Green Acres Elementary School Paraeducator

North Haven Public Schools (CT); North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Haven Public Schools (CT) is seeking a Paraeducator for Green Acres Elementary School in North Haven, CT. The role supports students with disabilities under IEP guidance and reports to the Building Principal and Director of Student Services.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma with ParaPro Test by February 1, 2026, or an Associate's Degree. Prior experience with disabilities and comfort with technology are preferred. Full-time position with benefits and a union contract salary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Pass ParaPro Test by February 1, 2026; or Associate's Degree.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to read and understand IEPs and support plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers and related service staff with instructional programs under guidance of IEP.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Use behavioral strategies and data collection to track student progress.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and other service providers.

Skills

IEP understanding

Tech literacy

Communication with staff

Behavior support

1:1 support

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Green Acres Elementary School Paraeducator

North Haven Public Schools (CT) Green Acres Elementary School - North Haven, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

North Haven Public Schools (CT) Green Acres Elementary School - North Haven, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5903162

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Title

Paraeducator - Green Acres Elementary School

Reports to

Building Principal and Director of Student Services

Work Year

2026/2027

Salary

Per Union Contract

Summary

Assist special education teachers and related service staff providers with maintaining effective instructional programs for students with disabilities under the guidance of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) at Green Acres Elementary School.

Education/Qualifications

High School Diploma and Pass ParaPro Test by February 1, 2026; or Associate's Degree.

Expectation and Responsibilities

• Prefer experience working with children with disabilities;
• Prefer experience using technology (i.e. Google);
• Read and understand the basic elements of an IEP, schedules, and other support plans;
• Assist students with communication, sensory, learning and behavioral challenges per the direction of the certified staff;
• Use a variety of instructional and social/emotional strategies across all settings - general education classroom, self contained classroom, resource classroom, community, non instructional settings;
• Collect behavioral, academic, social, and communication data using charts, graphs or tables;
• Implement proactive behavior strategies;
• Provide learner independence and understand the impact of fading and prompting techniques;
• Initiate and reinforce individual learning strategies across a variety of settings, including the general education classroom, self contained classroom, resource classroom, community, non instructional settings;
• Flexibility with reasonable assignment changes dependent on student needs;
• Effectively communicate with teachers and other service providers as a team member;
• Willingness to be trained in and use appropriate de-escalation and physical restraint techniques;
• 1:1 support to small groups;
• Self-care activities, including toileting and hygiene;
• Handle with Care Trained (or District will provide training).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the a particular part of the day.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 5 Linsley St
• North Haven, Connecticut 06473
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]