Elementary Building Support Educator

Norwich Public Schools; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwich Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Building Support Educator to provide daily instructional and operational support, embedding in the school culture to sustain uninterrupted instruction and student achievement. The role emphasizes proactive involvement in school improvement and equity-driven practices across grade levels and programs.

The position requires flexible coverage for classrooms, collaboration with teachers and support staff, and a commitment to high expectations for all

Qualifications

• CT State Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; degree in education or related field preferred.
• Experience in a school or youth-centered environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom and deliver instruction with minimal preparation.
• Commitment to student equity, high expectations, and the mission of turnaround schools.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term classroom coverage during teacher absences, including during collaborative planning time, professional development sessions, and unanticipated staff absences.
• Deliver prepared instructional materials and maintain continuity of learning in alignment with district and school expectations.
• Support small group instruction, intervention blocks, or enrichment periods as directed.
• Provide assistance during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and hallway transitions to ensure a safe and orderly school environment.
• Support testing coordination and implementation, including state assessments, district benchmarks, and progress monitoring.
• Monitor study halls, in-school support spaces, and other non-traditional learning environments.
• Participate in school-based professional learning aligned with the Commissioner’s Network improvement plan.
• Support implementation of tiered interventions and wraparound services, working in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and support staff.
• Assist with family engagement efforts, communication home, and coordination of school events.
• Remain on-call throughout the day to respond to immediate building needs.
• Serve as a consistent presence for students across grades and programs, developing positive, professional relationships.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by school leadership to support the overall functioning of the school.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Team-oriented

Equity and high expectations

Education

Bachelor's degree

CT State Teaching Certificate (preferred)

Degree in education or related field preferred

Job description

Job Description: Elementary Building Support Educator

Reports To: School Principal

Skills And Required Qualifications

• CT State Teaching Certificate preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education or related field preferred
• Previous experience working in a school or youth-centered environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom and deliver instruction with minimal preparation
• Commitment to student equity, high expectations, and the mission of turnaround schools
• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a team-oriented mindset

General Description:

The Building Support Educator is a vital member of the school community who provides daily instructional and operational support aligned with the goals of the District. This position is designed to provide flexible, consistent coverage for classrooms and other critical school-based functions, ensuring that students receive high-quality, uninterrupted instruction and services. Unlike a traditional substitute, the Building Support Educator is embedded in the school culture and plays an ongoing, proactive role in student achievement and school improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Coverage & Support

• Provide short-term classroom coverage during teacher absences, including during collaborative planning time, professional development sessions, and unanticipated staff absences.
• Deliver prepared instructional materials and maintain continuity of learning in alignment with district and school expectations.
• Support small group instruction, intervention blocks, or enrichment periods as directed.

Operational Support

• Provide assistance during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and hallway transitions to ensure a safe and orderly school environment.
• Support testing coordination and implementation, including state assessments, district benchmarks, and progress monitoring.
• Monitor study halls, in-school support spaces, and other non-traditional learning environments.

School Improvement Alignment

• Participate in school-based professional learning aligned with the Commissioner’s Network improvement plan.
• Support implementation of tiered interventions and wraparound services, working in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and support staff.
• Assist with family engagement efforts, communication home, and coordination of school events.

Flexibility & Responsiveness

• Remain on-call throughout the day to respond to immediate building needs.
• Serve as a consistent presence for students across grades and programs, developing positive, professional relationships.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by school leadership to support the overall functioning of the school.

Physical Abilities And Working Conditions

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

• Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
• Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 6.5 hrs/day (plus .5 unpaid lunch), school-based, 10-month position.

Salary Range: $35.00 - $39.86/hr