EK-8 Paraeducator: Temp Teaching Assistant with Benefits

Region One School District; Lakeville (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance (employee)

Job summary

Region One School District seeks an EK-8 Regular Education Paraeducator/Teaching Assistant at Salisbury Central School, Lakeville, CT. This temporary role supports teachers and students from early kindergarten through grade 8, with a 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM schedule and calendar-aligned duties.

Starting November 4, 2026, responsibilities include small-group and individualized instruction, assisting in Unified Arts, and upholding confidentiality and a positive learning environment in line with district

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college or higher, an associate degree or higher, or passing ParaPro/ParaPathways assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Background checks required by district employment policies.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces learning for individuals, small groups, or classes.
• Guides independent, enrichment, or remedial work under supervision.
• Supports students in Unified Arts classes when needed.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
• Assists with lunch and recess duties as appropriate.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative work with teachers

Confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Computer skills (email, monitoring)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of higher education

Associate's degree or higher

Passing ETS ParaPro or ParaPathways scores

Job description

Region One School District seeks an EK-8 Regular Education Paraeducator/Teaching Assistant at Salisbury Central School, Lakeville, CT. This temporary role supports teachers and students from early kindergarten through grade 8, with a 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM schedule and calendar-aligned duties.

Starting November 4, 2026, responsibilities include small-group and individualized instruction, assisting in Unified Arts, and upholding confidentiality and a positive learning environment in line with district