Elementary Special Education Paraeducator — Student Support & Learning

Applitrack; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Canaan Public Schools in South Elementary School seeks a Special Education Paraeducator (10 months) starting October 2026. The role supports students with individual or small group instruction to help achieve class goals and provides a well-organized, respectful classroom environment.

The paraeducator will assist with testing, materials, supervision, and enrichment activities, while maintaining ethical confidentiality and collaborating with the teacher and substitute staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with Autism preferred.
• Experience with elementary aged students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends.
• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists the teacher in devising strategies based on individual student needs.
• Supervises students during lunch, recess, field trips, and other activities.
• Maintains classroom displays and assists with routine classroom tasks.
• Supports with library/media center activities and organization.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Experience with elementary aged stu d

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New Canaan Public Schools in South Elementary School seeks a Special Education Paraeducator (10 months) starting October 2026. The role supports students with individual or small group instruction to help achieve class goals and provides a well-organized, respectful classroom environment.

The paraeducator will assist with testing, materials, supervision, and enrichment activities, while maintaining ethical confidentiality and collaborating with the teacher and substitute staff as needed.