Impactful Substitute Classroom Paraeducator

Windsor Public Schools; Hayden (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oliver Ellsworth Elementary School in Windsor, CT seeks a substitute paraeducator to support certified staff and assist students with instructional activities. The role includes guiding students, small group work, classroom routines, and supervising lunch, bus, field trips as needed.

Strong communication, reliability, and adaptability with diverse learners are essential in this role within Windsor Public Schools.

Qualifications

• Assists students with reading and language arts.
• Works with students in small groups or individually.
• Maintains student records and documents progress.
• Protects student confidentiality and complies with privacy rules.
• Supports classroom management and smooth instructional flow.
• Communicates effectively with students, staff and families.
• Works with diverse learners and adapts to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups.
• Assists staff in administration and correction of exercises and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and reinforcement of instructional materials.
• Maintains records of student learning and performance.
• Supports safety and orderly classroom environment.
• Supervises non-instructional areas (lunch, bus, playground).
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Distributes and utilizes educational materials as needed.
• Assists with parent contact to foster involvement.
• Supports students with special needs in instruction.

Skills

Reading support

Small groups

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Classroom management

Communication

Diversity awareness

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Oliver Ellsworth Elementary School in Windsor, CT seeks a substitute paraeducator to support certified staff and assist students with instructional activities. The role includes guiding students, small group work, classroom routines, and supervising lunch, bus, field trips as needed.

Strong communication, reliability, and adaptability with diverse learners are essential in this role within Windsor Public Schools.