Instructional Paraprofessional - Literacy

North Branford Public Schools; Montowese (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

North Branford Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional - Literacy for Totoket Valley Elementary School. The role involves providing targeted support to students in literacy and assisting with intervention programs.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience, especially in reading support, and will work closely with the MTSS team to monitor student progress and communicate effectively with classroom teachers.

Qualifications

• Previous work in literacy support preferred.
• Experience with elementary school students is a plus.
• Ability to meet academic requirements for Title 1 schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individual students or small groups in literacy.
• Assist with planning and implementing intervention programs.
• Support students in developing critical thinking skills.

Skills

Literacy support

Collaboration with teaching staff

Monitoring student progress

Communication skills

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional - Literacy JobID: 885

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/17/2026
• Location: Totoket Valley Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

POSITION

Instructional Paraprofessional - Literacy

Totoket Valley Elementary School

WORK YEAR Approximately 32.5 hours weekly

SALARY

As specified in the Agreement between the North Branford Board of Education and the North Branford Federation of Paraprofessionals.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide targeted support to individual students or small groups in literacy, within the school's Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS);
• Assist with the planning and implementation of intervention programs and instructional activities;
• Support students in developing critical thinking skills, perseverance, and confidence during instruction;
• Work collaboratively with the MTSS/SRBI team & interventionists;
• Support classroom instruction in a general education
• Monitor student progress, collect, maintain and report student data
• Communicate with classroom teachers regarding student progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work, especially in reading in a school setting is preferred;
• Previous work elementary school students is preferred; and
• Ability to meet applicable academic requirements for Title 1 schools.