5 hour Special Education Instructional ParaEducator

Madison Public Schools; Madison (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Job summary

Madison Public Schools is seeking a 5-hour Special Education Instructional ParaEducator at the Walter C. Polson School (grades 6-8). The role supports teachers in daily classroom activities and assists students with identified special needs.

The schedule is 5 hours per day, 185 days per year, with a 6-hour schedule noted for August professional development days. Salary is $18.22 per hour. Benefits include Life Insurance and paid sick and personal leave.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credit or completion of Para Pathways Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in general daily classroom activities.
• Support students with identified special needs.

Skills

Classroom support

Education

Two years college credit

Job description

5 hour Special Education Instructional ParaEducator Job ID: 3104

• Position Type: Support Staff - Classified/ Special Education Instructional ParaEducator
• Date Posted: 7/6/2026
• Location: Walter C. Polson School
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

5 Hour Special Education Instructional ParaEducator needed at the Walter C. Polson School (Grades 6-8) to assist teachers in general daily classroom activities and support students with identified special needs.

Work Schedule: 5 hours per day / 185 days per year (follows the student school calendar plus 3 professional development days in August - 6 hour schedule)

Salary: $18.22 per hour

Benefits: Life Insurance

Leave Benefits: Paid sick and personal leave

Requirements: At least two (2) years of college credit or completion of Para Pathways Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro).

The Madison Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons. The Madison Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, victim of sexual assault or sex trafficking or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

An applicant may request any needed accommodation to participate in the job application process. A ten‑day notification is required to arrange for such accommodation. The Madison Public Schools encourages those applicants who do not meet the stated qualifications, but who believe that they possess equivalent qualifications to submit, in addition to their resume, written statements indicating how their background and experience qualify them for the positions. The Madison Public Schools will consider equivalents of the stated minimal qualifications.

The Madison Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Madison Public Schools' nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.