Building Substitute Paraeducator

Windsor Public Schools; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Public Schools is seeking a dedicated classroom aide at Sage Park Middle School to support certified teachers, reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction, and aid with instructional activities. The role involves working with students individually and in small groups to promote learning and engagement.

The aide will assist with record-keeping, supervision, field trips, and collaboration with families, while upholding safety, confidentiality, and inclusive

Qualifications

• Assists with reinforcing reading, language arts and mathematics.
• Works with students individually and in small groups.
• Supports professional staff with classroom activities and assessments.
• Maintains confidentiality and safety in the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with proctoring and instructional activities.
• Support students with special needs and participate in IEP processes as needed.
• Assist with record-keeping of student progress and performance.
• Supervise students during field trips and transitions.
• Assist with classroom materials preparation and distribution.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Date Posted: 8/5/2026

Location: Sage Park Middle School

Date Available: 09/01/2026

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard educational equipment, such as laptop and desktop computers and copiers, iPads, telephones.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity to handle materials like writing utensils, manipulatives, or assistive technology.
• Ability to write on whiteboards or other surfaces
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see (vision) in order to monitor student activities.
• Ability to hear and speak to exchange information.
• Ability to reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Physical ability and stamina.
• Frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Additional demands may require moving wheelchairs, assisting with toileting, feeding and other daily living activities.
• Ability to assist with self-care plans such as toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing and other daily living activities; physically assist students to engage in activities such as walking or eating
• Ability to kneel and work on the floor with students.
• Ability to walk for long periods.
• Ability to assist with physically aggressive behaviors.

Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity 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 or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Public Schools shall not deny access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate, against any youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United States Code that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to Board of Education policy. Windsor Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. District Title IX Coordinator: Danielle Batchelder, Chief of Operations / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000. District 504 Coordinator: Mary Cristofaro, Director of Pupil & Special Education Services / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000.