Empowering Elementary Classroom Paraeducator

Derby Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Public Schools seeks an elementary classroom assistant to support lesson delivery and care for students. You will implement age-appropriate plans, assist the teacher, and help maintain a welcoming, orderly classroom for children and parents.

You will communicate notes to the classroom teacher, interact positively with children, and supervise the group at all times. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and collaborative teamwork to support student learning.

Qualifications

• ParaPro Certificate or Degree preferred.
• Prompt, reliable, dependable candidate with good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in implementation of age/developmentally appropriate lessons plans.
• Assist classroom teacher maintaining orderly, clean, welcoming classroom for children and parents.
• Present notes, communication, messages to the classroom teacher immediately upon receiving from the parent or other adult.
• Interact positively with children at all times.
• Maintain visual supervision of children at all times.
• Observe individual children daily, maintain up-to-date information for conferences.
• Maintain documentation for each child as directed by classroom teacher.
• Assist in keeping community areas of building neat and clean; including playgrounds, bathrooms, snack area, common area, refrigerator, supply cabinets, etc.
• Participate in DCF Mandated Reporter, First Aid, and PMT training, if required.
• Report unsafe or uncomfortable working conditions to the Building Administrator immediately.
• Work cooperatively with teacher and provide role model for children.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

ParaPro Certificate or Degree

Job description

Derby Public Schools seeks an elementary classroom assistant to support lesson delivery and care for students. You will implement age-appropriate plans, assist the teacher, and help maintain a welcoming, orderly classroom for children and parents.

You will communicate notes to the classroom teacher, interact positively with children, and supervise the group at all times. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and collaborative teamwork to support student learning.