Building Substitute Paraeducator

Berlin Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Berlin Public Schools at Willard Elementary seeks a building substitute paraeducator to cover classes in the absence of a classroom teacher. The role supports classroom teachers and office staff when not substituting and carries out other duties as assigned.

The position begins at the start of the 2026-2027 school year with an hourly rate of $25.52 in accordance with the negotiated agreement. A Bachelor's degree is required, CT teaching certification preferred, and candidates should work well

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; CT Teaching Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of child growth, development, and instruction.
• Ability to work well with staff and students and adapt to varying settings, schedules and classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Serves as building substitute in the absence of a classroom teacher.
• Provides support to classroom teachers and office staff when not substituting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CT Teaching Certification

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/11/2026
• Location:
  Willard Elementary School
• Date Available:
  08/24/2026

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Our Mission: We create learning experiences that promote a sense of purpose, ignite passion, and foster a sense of pride.

Job Summary:
The building substitute paraeducator serves as building substitute in the absence of a classroom teacher; provides support to classroom teachers and office staff when not substituting; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required; CT Teaching Certification preferred. Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and instruction; flexibility to adapt to varying school settings, schedules and classrooms; ability to work well with staff and students.Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle detailed work. Familiarity with computerized systems. Must possess a flexible nature, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including students and adults.

Terms of Employment:
This position will begin at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Hourly rate and benefits in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Berlin Board of Education and Local 1303-276 of Council 4 AFSCME, AFL-CIO. Hourly rate for the 2026-2027 school year is $25.52.

Benefits of Working for the Berlin Public Schools:
The Berlin Public Schools offers competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world. All of us play a role in accomplishing our mission. Please consider becoming a part of our team and making a difference in the lives of our students!
Equal Opportunity Employer