Elementary ASD (RISE) Paraeducator

Windham Public Schools; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Windham Public Schools in Windham, CT seeks a dedicated paraeducator to support students in the RISE program serving ASD and similar exceptionalities. This full-time role partners with classroom teachers to provide instructional support and promote inclusive learning.

You will assist with daily routines, reinforce lesson objectives, and help students achieve educational goals in a safe, respectful environment. Benefits eligible; union contract applies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to implement behavioral goals.
• Understanding child development.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Associate's degree or ParaPathways certificate.
• Experience working in a school setting; public school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical and/or educational needs individually or in small groups.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and IEP goals.
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s).
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials.
• Communicate progress with parents on student development.
• Attend meetings and professional development as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Behavioral management

Child development understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or ParaPathways certificate

Job description

• Position Type:
  Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Paraeducator: Special Education
  
• Date Posted:
  10/29/2026
  
• Location:
  Natchaug Elementary School
  (High-Needs School)
  

Specialized program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and similar exceptionalities.

Why Join Our Team?

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity totransform lives by supporting students who have exceptionalities and physical, mental, and/or educational special needs. Join a team of passionate educators committed to making a difference by creating inclusive and empowering learning environmentsforALL students.

Position Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Paraeducator to support students in our RISE Program serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and similar exceptionalities. You will be working with diverse learning needs in developing academic skills, and achieving educational goals. The Paraeducator will work closely with the classroom teacher to provide individualized instructional support, reinforce learning, and encourage deep student engagement and independence. This role is essential in fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where all students have the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Essential Functions

• Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements, including the IEP goals.
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials.
• Communicate positively with parents on the progress of students.
• Act as an expert classroom support to substitute in the absence of the teacher.
• Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
• Attend meetings and professional development training as required.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/Principal.

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to implement behavioral goals.
• Ability to understand child development.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Associate's degree or ParaPathways certificate.
• Experience working in a school setting; public school preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working as a special education Paraeducator involves several physical demands to support student safety, mobility, and daily care. These demands include, but are not limited to:

• Walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, squatting, and lifting
• Moving quickly across both indoor and outdoor surfaces

This is a full-time position per union contract

• Monday - Friday
• 7 hours/day
• Actual hours based on school assignment (elementary, middle or high school)
• Salary: $17.08 - $21.44 per hour (Subject to change following ratified contract negotiations.)

This position is benefits eligible.

Windham Public Schools

WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the district's educational program and activities.

Postings current as of 11/3/2026 10:23:19 PM CST.