Paraeducator

Pine Grove School; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Grove School in Avon, Connecticut is seeking a full-time paraeducator to support students with IEPs and assist teachers in the classroom. The role involves working with small groups or individuals across subjects and providing daily living assistance when required.

The paraeducator will participate in IEP planning, data collection, and classroom activities, while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct. Strong communication with staff and families is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, students, and community members.
• Willingness to support students with varied needs and IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Supports identified students as indicated on the IEP.
• Works with small groups or individuals under the direction of the special education or classroom teacher in all subject areas.
• Performs other duties as needed, including assisting students with activities of daily living when required.
• Provides reinforcement and practice of skills as recommended by IEP team members (e.g., OT, PT, SLP).
• Collects data relevant to the IEP and implements student behavior plans.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to school schedules and policies.
• Supervises classroom as needed and participates in staff meetings and IEP team discussions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894969

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The para-educator is a vital member of a team that provides a quality education to all students, especially those students identified with an Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Organizational Relationship:

Special education teachers are responsible for the overall training and supervision of the para-educator staff. During service in the classroom the para-educator will also support the classroom teacher. In addition, para-educators will work cooperatively with all other school personnel, and adhere to school guidelines and standards. The para-educator will be evaluated at least annually by the school building administrator, with input from the classroom, special areas, and special education teachers.

Position qualifications:

The para-educator must possess a basic understanding of children’s emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs. There must also be a willingness to openly take direction and guidance, and to communicate with staff, students, and community members. The para-educator should have a high school degree, the equivalent thereof, or a higher degree. Also, the para-educator must possess adequate knowledge of relevant skills or the potential to be appropriately trained for such skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports identified students as indicated on the IEP.
• Works with small groups or individuals under the direction of the special education or classroom teacher in all subject areas.
• Performs other reasonable duties as needed, including:
• assists students (both regular and special education) in ways that will allow them to successfully participate in classroom activities, which in some cases includes activities of daily living (physical support/lifting, toileting, feeding),
• provides reinforcement and/or practice of skills as recommended by members of the IEP team (i.e.: OT, PT, SLP),
• collects data relevant to the IEP,
• implements student behavior plans, and
• promotes an appropriate amount of independence.
• Consults regularly with special education and classroom teachers regarding the IEP and its relationship to curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
• Respects confidentiality of all information pertaining to students.
• Adheres to all appropriately assigned schedule(s), including para-educator duty schedules and student schedules.
• Maintains positive working relationships with staff, community, and students.
• Accepts changes in schedule or assignments in a flexible manner.
• Supervises an entire classroom on occasion. Uphold classroom/school discipline policies in order to provide a consistent learning environment.
• Participates in school-wide staff meetings, informal meetings with building administration, and meetings with the IEP team members as requested.
• Practices professional and ethical conduct, including: being punctual, being prepared in order to provide a positive and consistent learning environment for students.
• Performs clerical duties as they relate to supporting student programs.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Borio , Principal
• Pine Grove School
• Email: [e-mail]