High School Paraeducator - Student Support & Instruction

HIGH SCHOOL; New Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

New Fairfield Public Schools HIGH SCHOOL in New Fairfield, CT seeks a paraeducator to support students in various educational settings and assist with classroom operations. The role requires collaboration with certified staff and adherence to IEP/504 accommodations.

The position is full-time with a starting date of immediately; compensation is $19.67 per hour, per the paraeducator contract. Applicants should submit an online application and transcripts or ParaPathways scores.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or completion of the ParaPathways assessment.
• Competence in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Able to collaborate with students, teachers, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups in classrooms or resource settings.
• Follows instructional activities designed by a certified staff member.
• Maintains and records data on student performance and progress.
• Supports accommodations in IEPs and Section 504 Plans.
• Assists with setup and use of instructional technology and materials.
• Prepares instructional materials and organizes classroom resources.
• Helps ensure student safety and well-being throughout the day.
• Provides information to substitute staff when the regular teacher is absent.
• Assists with supervision in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and buses.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information per district policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervising staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reading and writing

Job description

New Fairfield Public Schools HIGH SCHOOL in New Fairfield, CT seeks a paraeducator to support students in various educational settings and assist with classroom operations. The role requires collaboration with certified staff and adherence to IEP/504 accommodations.

The position is full-time with a starting date of immediately; compensation is $19.67 per hour, per the paraeducator contract. Applicants should submit an online application and transcripts or ParaPathways scores.