Full Time Paraeducator

Ellington Board of Education; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellington Public Schools is seeking applications for multiple full-time special education paraeducators, grades K-12. Candidates should have PMT training or be willing to participate in PMT training, and will support social, life and academic skills.

The 10-month contract follows the school calendar and includes benefits. Candidates must pass state and national criminal history checks and a DCF background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma required.
• Criminal history and DCF checks required.
• PMT training or willingness to participate in PMT training.
• Ability to support social skills, life skills and academics.

Responsibilities

• Support social skills, life skills and academics for K–12 students.

Skills

PMT training

De-escalation techniques

Social skills support

Life skills support

Academic support

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Full Time Paraeducator

Job Details

Job ID: 5909385
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description: Ellington Public Schools is seeking applications for multiple full-time special education paraeducators, Grades K-12.Candidateshould have Physical Management Training (PMT), or be willing to participate in PMT training. Seeking skilled individual to support social skills, life skills and academics. Candidate should have knowledge of de-escalation techniques as well as ability to support student in early readiness skills.

Qualifications: Minimum of high school diploma required. Candidate will be required to submit to a state and national criminal history check as well as a DCF search.

Working Conditions: This positionis a contracted 10-month positionwith benefits and follows the school calendar.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Julie Warren
• 47 Main St
• Ellington, Connecticut 06029-3341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]