In-School Suspension Paraeducator (2026-2027 sy)

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools is seeking an In-School Suspension Paraeducator for Nathan Hale Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students, assists teachers, and helps implement instructional goals while maintaining confidential information.

Responsibilities include supervising students in ISS, documenting progress, and using technology to access curriculum. Qualifications include a high school diploma with ParaPro, and preferred additional degrees or experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• Associate's Degree in education or related field, or ParaPro Certificate, or two years of college.
• Two years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred.
• Language fluency in a second language preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing policies, rules, regulations and directives to ensure student safety.
• Follow teacher directions with accuracy and assist with instructional goals and Section 504 plans.
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups.
• Maintain attendance records and document student progress.
• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress and return assignments.
• Assist students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality of information at all times.
• Engage students and support completion of assignments assigned by teachers.
• Deescalate issues and support conversations in the In-School Suspension room.
• Maintain a daily report/log of work completed by each student.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Data recording

Teamwork

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate

Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Associate's Degree in education or related field, or ParaPro Certificate, or two years of college

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Norwalk Public Schools

In-School Suspension Paraeducator (2026-2027 sy) JobID: 10608

• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
  
• Location:
  Nathan Hale Middle School
  

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION PARAEDUCATOR

NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Follow teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
• Maintain student records of attendance in ISS
• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
• Receive student work from teachers and ensure completion of student work
• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Engage students; Support students to complete assignments assigned by teachers
• Contact teachers to ensure assignments are given to students for time in In-School Suspension
• Problem solving and deescalating issues with students in the In-School Suspension room.
• Facilitate school related conversations between students assigned to the In-School Suspension room.
• Maintain daily report/log of work completed by each student

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact in a positive manner with all staff, students, parents and visitors
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents and visitors
• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by Principal
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Principal

Qualifications/Certificates:

• High school diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• Associate's Degree in education or related field, or ParaPro Certificate, or two (2) years of college
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
• Language fluency in a second language preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to record data with accuracyAbility to work effectively with others
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
• Organizational and problem solving skills

Additional Working Conditions:

• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
• The regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, crouch, climb and stoop
• Periodic interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors, intercom and/or telephone
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 10 pounds

Required Certification: Continued Education or Training: Clearances:

District Offered Professional Learning Fingerprint

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions set forth by the Norwalk Board of Education

Days: Monday Friday (30-37.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)

Salary: In alignment with NFEP Contract

Group: Group II (Elementary and Middle School)

Group III (High School)

Bargaining Unit: NFEP

Postings current as of 10/21/2026 8:23:46 AM CST.

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