CAT 3 - Discovery Para

East Windsor High School; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including PTO

Town retirement plan participation

Health, vision & dental insurance

Job summary

East Windsor High School is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in special education or general education settings. You will work individually or in small groups under the direction of the special education teacher, applying ABA methods and helping implement IEP goals.

The role requires collaboration with teachers and service providers, training in PMT, and ability to assist with health-related plans. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits and CT ParaPro exam.
• Ability to read, write, and perform math at a 12th grade level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computer applications.
• Familiarity with district policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Apply ABA principles to support students with disabilities.
• Reinforce classroom incentive programs to encourage participation.
• Implement individualized behavior plans and targeted strategies.
• Be trained in PMT or district-approved training.
• Provide toileting and incontinence support as needed.
• Assist with health care plans and seizure monitoring as directed.
• Deliver specialized instruction per IEP and coordinate with related service providers.
• Maintain a safe, clean learning environment.

Skills

Reading & writing proficiency

Math proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits

CT ParaPro exam

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

East Windsor School District East Windsor High School - East Windsor, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

CAT 3 - Discovery Para

East Windsor School District East Windsor High School - East Windsor, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5895511
Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary: To support students with social, emotional, behavioral, and other significant disabilities in specialeducation or general education classrooms, working individually or in small groups under thedirection of the special education teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to apply the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Support and reinforce classroom-based incentive programs as directed by the special education teacher designed to encourage and maintain positive student behaviors, motivation, and active participation in learning activities.
• Implement individualized student behavior plans as directed and utilize targeted strategies to support positive behaviors, enhance student engagement, and promote
• effective learning.
• Must be willing to be trained in medication-delegation by a school nurse, as requested
• by the supervisor.
• Must be willing to obtain current CPR certification, as requested by the supervisor.
• Must be able to support students by following and implementing individualized health care plans, ensuring that medical needs, including seizure activity, are monitored and addressed as directed.
• Must be able to provide specialized instruction as outlined in students’ IEP plans and as directed by the student’s teachers and related service providers.
• Implement carryover strategies provided by related service providers (e.g., occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, counselors) to ensure consistency and reinforcement of student learning across settings.
• Must be trained in Physical and Psychological Management (PMT) or other similar training offered by the district.
• Must be able to provide toileting assistance to students as needed or directed.
• Must be able to provide incontinence care to students as needed or directed, to achieve IEP goals under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Must be able to receive direction from teachers and related service providers.
• Must be able to perform clerical duties such as record keeping, filing, making copies.
• Facilitate student use of augmentative communication devices as directed by special
• education teacher and speech pathologist/assistant.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe learning environment for students.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, building administrator, or Director
• of Special Education

Qualifications:

• Must possess minimum of Associate degree, 60 college credits or have passed the CT
• ParaPro exam Must possess the ability to read, write, and perform math at a minimum of a 12th grade level
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the entire school community
• Ability to articulate clearly and concisely in both oral and written communications
• Ability to work proficiently in basic computer applications
• Possess an awareness of all district policies and procedures

Physical Demands:

• Must possess the ability to stand, sit, and walk unassisted and provide movement
• assistance to students as needed
• Must possess the ability to lower self to a seated position on floors, and to move from a seated position on floor to standing position unassisted
• Must possess normal visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, and depth perception
• Must have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds

*The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of this job.

Work Environment:

• Often work indoors, moving between classrooms and other school areas
• May work outdoors during physical education and recess
• May be exposed to noise levels that are distracting
• May be exposed to hitting, kicking, biting, and pushing by students in addition to objects thrown by students
• Work near others, often within a few feet
• Work related tasks may be subject to deadlines and time constraints
• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Days:

• Follows school calendar, with additional professional development days following the collective bargaining agreement

Work Scheduled:

• Based on hours of school operations

Compensation & Benefits:

• EWPS offers an exceptional benefits package, including paid time off, participation in the Town of East WIndsor sponsored retirement plan, and a percentage cost share for
• premium health, vision and dental insurance plans (percentage amount may be based on current collective bargaining agreement)
• Hourly compensation based on experience and the wage table in the current collective bargaining agreement

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American
with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this
position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this
position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required