Paraeducator

Portland Public School District CT; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support students at Valley View Elementary School and Brownstone Intermediate School. The position begins mid-November under the supervision of certified staff, assisting with instructional activities to meet classroom goals.

You will support reading, math, and other subject areas, supervise non-instructional areas, assist with IEP objectives, and help maintain a safe, orderly learning environment while protecting student

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• College coursework or passing No Child Left Behind requirements is required.
• Experience with students with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals.
• Support reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction and other skills.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies, reinforce instructional materials.
• Maintain records documenting student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervise non-instructional areas (lunch, bus duty, playground, etc.).
• Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.
• Create and distribute educational materials as needed.
• Assist with parent contact to involve families in education.
• Support students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement.
• Participate in IEP process as a resource to the team.

Skills

Instruction follow-through

Basic math

PC proficiency (Word/Excel)

Diversity & teamwork

Confidentiality

IEP support

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework / No Child Left Behind requirements

Experience with special needs desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Date Posted:10/28/2026
• Location:Valley View Elementary School
• Date Available:November 2026

Portland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paraeducator to support students at both Valley View Elementary and Brownstone Intermediate School.

This position is expected to begin in mid-November.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.