City-Wide Paraeducator

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking a City-wide Paraprofessor to support students under the direction of a special education teacher. The role involves assisting with instruction, maintaining classroom discipline, and helping implement IEPs in a busy school setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with two years of college credit or an associate’s degree preferred. Strong teamwork and patience are essential for success in this hands-on support role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college credit or an associate’s degree preferred.
• Successful completion of paraprofessional assessment may be required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Assist with toileting students as required.
• Work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to observed problems.
• PMT required.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructional support

IEP familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college credit

Associate's degree

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position Title

City-wide Paraprofessor

Department

City-wide

Reports To

Special Education Teacher

Summary

Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Assist with toileting students as required.
• Work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to observed problems.
• PMT required.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED. Two years of college credit or an associate’s degree (or higher) or successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment covering math, reading and writing instruction.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers; multiply and divide with 10s and 100s; perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge and experience with job‑related computer hardware and software applications.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

• Regular sitting, talking or hearing. Standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Ability to push items up to 50 lbs, sometimes lift or move up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Vision: close, distance and peripheral vision required.

Work Environment

• Typical classroom noise level. Work throughout school building, school grounds and occasionally off campus.
• Responsible for safety and well‑being of students.

Salary

Range $22.12 – $25.18 (per contractual agreement, BPS Contracts)

Work Hours

6.5 hours per day (7:45am to 2:15pm)