Clintonville Paraeducator

Young World Physical Education; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North Haven Public Schools in North Haven, CT, seeks a Paraeducator at Clintonville Elementary School to support students with disabilities under the guidance of the IEP. Responsibilities include assisting with communication, behavior and academic support, collecting data, and coordinating with teachers.

Requires High School Diploma and ParaPro Test or Associate's Degree; willingness to be trained in de-escalation techniques.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and ParaPro Test by Feb 1, 2026; or Associate's Degree.
• Prefer experience working with children with disabilities.
• Prefer experience using technology (Google).
• Understand basic elements of an IEP and related plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with communication, sensory, learning and behavioral challenges per certified staff.
• Use a variety of instructional and social/emotional strategies across settings.
• Collect behavioral, academic, social, and communication data using charts or tables.
• Provide 1:1 support to small groups.
• Willingness to be trained in de-escalation and physical restraint techniques.
• Coordinate with teachers and other service providers as a team member.
• Flexibility with assignment changes based on student needs.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Google

IEP understanding

Education

High School Diploma + ParaPro Test or Associate's Degree

Job description

North Haven Public Schools (CT) Clintonville Elementary School - North Haven, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Clintonville Paraeducator

North Haven Public Schools (CT) Clintonville Elementary School - North Haven, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Haven Public Schools Hiring

Job Details

Job ID: 5877942

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Title: Paraeducator - Clintonville Elementary School

Reports to : Building Principal and Director of Student Services

Work Year : 2026/2027

Salary : Per Union Contract

Summary

Assist special education teachers and related service staff providers with maintaining effective instructional programs for students with disabilities under the guidance of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) at Green Acres Elementary School.

Education/Qualifications

High School Diploma and Pass ParaPro Test by February 1, 2026; or Associate's Degree.

Expectation and Responsibilities

• Prefer experience working with children with disabilities;
• Prefer experience using technology (i.e. Google);
• Read and understand the basic elements of an IEP, schedules, and other support plans;
• Assist students with communication, sensory, learning and behavioral challenges per the direction of the certified staff;
• Use a variety of instructional and social/emotional strategies across all settings - general education classroom, self contained classroom, resource classroom, community, non instructional settings;
• Collect behavioral, academic, social, and communication data using charts, graphs or tables;
• Implement proactive behavior strategies;
• Provide learner independence and understand the impact of fading and prompting techniques;
• Initiate and reinforce individual learning strategies across a variety of settings, including the general education classroom, self contained classroom, resource classroom, community, non instructional settings;
• Flexibility with reasonable assignment changes dependent on student needs;
• Effectively communicate with teachers and other service providers as a team member;
• Willingness to be trained in and use appropriate de-escalation and physical restraint techniques;
• 1:1 support to small groups;
• Self-care activities, including toileting and hygiene;
• Handle with Care Trained (or District will provide training).

Physical Demands

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

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the a particular part of the day.

North Haven Public Schools does 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, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 5 Linsley St
• North Haven, Connecticut 06473
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]