Education Paraprofessional

Region One School District; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Lee H. Kellogg School in Connecticut seeks a Regular Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in grades 1–2. The role involves assisting with lessons, groups, and classroom routines to promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and may have two years of higher education or a ParaPro score. Wages are paid hourly under the local collective bargaining agreement, with scheduled hours 8:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of higher education, an associate degree or higher, or a qualifying ETS ParaPro score (457).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with teachers and school staff.
• Understanding of child development and student learning needs.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn school technology.
• Patience, flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Background checks and fingerprinting completed.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students, small groups, and classrooms to reinforce learning introduced by the teacher.
• Support independent, enrichment, and remedial activities under supervision.
• Provide individualized student assistance as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Support classroom routines, transitions, and student engagement.
• Assist with lunch and recess supervision, as assigned.
• Operate and maintain classroom and office equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Participate in required professional development and training.
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of higher education / associate degree or ParaPro 457

Job description

POSITION: Regular Education Professional
LOCATION: Lee H. Kellogg School, CT
START DATE: November 2, 2026, or as soon as possible

Lee H. Kellogg School is seeking a dedicated and caring Regular Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in our grades 1–2 classrooms. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to provide academic and classroom support while helping maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

Position Information

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
• Work Year: 181 days, following the school calendar
• Salary: $23.19 per hour, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
• Work with individual students, small groups, and classrooms to reinforce learning introduced by the teacher.
• Support independent, enrichment, and remedial activities under the direction of the teacher or interventionist.
• Provide individualized student assistance as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Support classroom routines, transitions, and student engagement.
• Assist with lunch and recess supervision, as assigned.
• Operate and maintain classroom and office equipment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Participate in required professional development and training.
• Foster positive and professional relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and caring learning environment.

Competencies and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of two years of higher education, an associate degree or higher, or a qualifying score of at least 457 on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, as applicable to the position.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.
• Understanding of child development and student learning needs.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn school technology.
• Patience, flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Successful completion of required background checks and fingerprinting.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

• Vision: Can read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
• Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to graspand manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist, and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects that weigh as much as 25 pounds or more frequently. Paraprofessionals may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
• Physical Demands: The ability to sit for long periods (at a desk and on the floor), kneel, bend at the waist, run, and walk.
• Physical Stamina: The capacity to perform a range of support responsibilities, including but not limited to transferring and lifting, feeding, and cleaning, for all areas of health, function, and hygiene with students who have significant needs in those areas.
• Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Salary/Benefits

Lee H. Kellogg School offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in accordance with the Canaan School Employees Local 1303-343 collective bargaining agreement, including:

• Salary: $23.19 per hour
• Hours: This position follows the school calendar , and scheduled work hours are 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
• Medical Insurance: Connecticut State Partnership Plan 2.0, with a 20% employee premium contribution for 2026–2027.
• Dental Insurance: Connecticut State Partnership Plan 2.0, with a 19% employee premium contribution for 2026–2027.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid term life insurance, subject to plan provisions.
• Paid Leave: Sick leave, personal leave, paid holidays, and qualifying bereavement leave.
• Retirement: Participation in the Town of Canaan Pension Plan and Trust Money Purchase, subject to plan eligibility.
• After a probation period, the position includes sick days, personal leave, andpaid holidays.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, applicable waiting periods, and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Health insurance coverage begins on the first of the month following the 60th day of employment.

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; early applications are encouraged.
• Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

For more information, please contact Principal Jill Johnson at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Regional School District No. 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.