Para-Educator - Special Education, 1.0 FTE - Anticipated Vacancy

Weston Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Pharmacy coverage

POS plan (Anthem)

Job summary

Weston Board of Education is seeking a Para-Educator, Special Education – 1.0 FTE at Weston Middle School to work with individual students or small groups and help achieve skill levels set in IEPs.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma with two years of post-secondary education, and experience with children; strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to collaborate with teachers and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of post-secondary education.
• Experience working with children; para-educator experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish positive relationships with teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students or small groups to help achieve IEP goals.
• Assist teachers in the classroom and with small-group instruction.
• Monitor progress and document student responses to instruction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma

Two years post-secondary education

Job description

Para-Educator - Special Education, 1.0 FTE - Anticipated Vacancy JobID: 2577

• Date Posted:
  11/9/2026
• Location:
  Weston Middle School
• Date Available:
  01/08/2027

Notice of Anticipated Vacancy - 2026-2027

POSITION: Para-Educator, Special Education – 1.0FTE

Weston Middle School

Job Goal: To work with individual students or small groups to help achieve skill levels set in IEPs and to support students in gaining maximum benefit from the district's special education program

Qualifications:

• High school diploma & two years of post-secondary education
• Experience working with children; prior experience as a para-educator preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Capable of establishing positive and productive working relationships with teachers and students

POSITION AVAILABILITY: January 8, 2027

TERMS: Per the contract between the Weston Board of Education and Local 1303-110 of Council 4 AFSCME

SALARY: $28.46/hour

BENEFITS: Medical and Pharmacy coverage through CT Partnership Plan, which features an Anthem point-of-service (POS) medical plan with in- and out-of-network coverage, 100% coverage for routine preventive care, and CVS/Caremark 4-tier prescription drug coverage. Comprehensive benefits information can be found in the contract between the Weston Board of Education and Local 1303-110 of Council 4 AFSCME.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Weston Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Weston Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, or disability. The Weston Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.