Instructional Paraeducator - BLAST Program

Berlin Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 31,175; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and dental insurance

Retirement options

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

A public education institution in the United States is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator for the BLAST Program. The role involves working closely with students, preparing materials, and implementing behavior management systems in collaboration with certified special education teachers. Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma and demonstrate strong communication skills and an understanding of child development. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $22.63 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and completed two years of higher education or obtained an Associates degree.
• Ability to work well with children with behavior difficulties.
• Good language skills including English punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work with students individually and in groups.
• Implement and monitor ongoing behavior management systems.
• Prepare educational materials and assist in classroom tasks.

Skills

Ability to work well with children with behavior difficulties

Good communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Initiative and independence

Understanding of child development

Good English language skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completed two years of college or an Associate's degree

Para Pro Assessment completion

Job description

Instructional Paraeducator - BLAST Program (Job ID: 2073)

Date Posted: 8/4/2025

Location: Willard Elementary School

Date Available: 08/25/2025

Berlin Public Schools

Our Mission: We create learning experiences that promote a sense of purpose, ignite passion, and foster a sense of pride.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a certified special education teacher, the paraeducator will supervise and work with students individually and in groups, provide instruction, prepare materials, be responsible for implementing and monitoring ongoing behavior management systems, perform assigned classroom tasks, supervise students in classrooms, in hallways and during lunch period. Paraeducator may participate in a liaison role with general and special education teachers, administrators, parents and perhaps others.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and have completed at least two years of full‑time study at an institution of higher education or obtained an Associates degree or successfully completed the Para Pro Assessment.
• Ability to work well with children with behavior difficulties.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative manner.
• Good communication skills.
• Evidence of initiative, independence, adaptability and efficiency.
• General understanding of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics.
• Good language skills including English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• General understanding of the purposes and goals of public education.
• Specific subject area content as may be required by the particular job assignment.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

Reports To

The Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Evaluation

The immediate supervisor develops specific duties for each paraeducator, updating them according to needs. Evaluation of job performance is a continuous process designed to improve the quality of work performed. A formal evaluation is completed by the immediate supervisor at the completion of the probationary period, on an annual basis, and more frequently as determined by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Position to begin at the start of the 2025‑2026 school year. Salary and benefits in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Berlin Board of Education and Local 1303‑276 of Council 4 AFSCME, AFL‑CIO; $22.63 per hour.

Benefits of Working for the Berlin Public Schools

The Berlin Public Schools offers competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world. All of us play a role in accomplishing our mission. Please consider becoming a part of our team and making a difference in the lives of our students!

Equal Opportunity Employer