K.T. Murphy Elementary School: Special Education Paraeducator - ASD Program

Sylvania; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Public Schools seeks an ASD Paraeducator to support students under an IEP with ABA-based instruction. The role includes data collection, small-group instruction, and collaboration with teachers, BCBA supervision, and related services.

Preference may be given to teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL. This is a school-year position under the Paraeducator Contract Wage Schedule III, with duties aligned to ASD classrooms and student independence goals.

Qualifications

• Assist students with IEP goals using ABA strategies under BCBA supervision.
• Collect and analyze student data to inform instructional decisions.
• Support students with ASD in small-group and lead activities to promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teachers in ASD classrooms.
• Implement ABA-based instructional strategies as directed by supervisors.
• Document student progress and communicate with the IEP team and family.

Skills

ABA data collection

Behavior support

Collaboration with specialists

Job description

K. T. Murphy Elementary School: Special Education Paraeducator - ASD Program

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Union

Paraeducators of Stamford Association, Inc./UPSEU

Compensation

Per Paraeducator Contract Wage Schedule III.

About Stamford Public Schools

The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate staff who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

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General Statement

To serve as an integral member of the student support team to provide services to students in accordance with the goals/objectives identified by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) in programs for students in specialized programs, including those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with the overarching goal of promoting student independence and autonomy.

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder

This program is specifically designed for students who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students enrolled in this class have difficulties with behavior, social skills, and learning in a general education setting. The ASD classrooms focus on delivering instruction while utilizing ABA methodology with BCBA supervision. Classrooms have at least one teacher and four paraeducators. Learning is occurring in small groups, with individual instruction as well. Data is taken to drive educational decision making. Related services can include BCBA, speech therapy, social skills, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note

Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.