Paraeducator - 5.5 hrs/day - TLC

Sylvania; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriden Board of Education seeks a para-educator to support students with disabilities and general education staff in the 2026-2027 school year. Under supervision, you will assist with academic activities, OT/PT routines, mobility, feeding, toileting, grooming, and life skills in diverse classrooms across the district.

Requires a Para-Pro Certificate, an Associate Degree, or 60 college credits. Substitute paraeducator position pays hourly; typical rate starts around $18.10 and may be $18.92 per

Qualifications

• Para-Pro certificate, associate degree, or 60 college credits required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and support student instruction.
• Flexible and able to adjust to schedule changes as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all school activities under teacher and principal supervision.
• Support OT/PT routines and therapy activities.
• Assist students with mobility, feeding, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Work in diverse classroom settings and accompany students on field trips.

Skills

Assist student instruction

Lift up to 50 lbs

Record data

Personal care

Flexible schedule

Education

Para-Pro Certificate

Associate Degree

60 college credits

Job description

Description

The paraprofessional will work with a variety of students, including multiple handicapped and autism, under the supervision of the special education and regular education teachers to provide academic and physical assistance to promote student achievement of goals and objectives. This involves supporting students in all aspects of their day and the ability to work in diverse classroom settings, which may include, but is not limited to, assistance with Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy routines, therapy activities, physical assistance for mobility, lifting, personal care, toileting, grooming, feeding, parallel exercise, swimming, field trips, life skills instruction and all other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or building principal.

Position available for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Requirements

A Para-Pro Certificate, an Associate Degree, or 60 college credits are required to fulfill this position. Please note that until you fulfill the above requirements, you will be hired as a substitute paraeducator. This does not include any benefits and is an hourly rate of $18.10.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess the skills to assist in all school activities. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, support student instruction, record data as needed, and assist students with feeding, toileting, and other personal hygiene. Applicants must be flexible and able to adjust to schedule changes as directed by the teacher and/or principal. Additional coursework and/or experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Salary

$18.92/ hr

Application Procedure

The Meriden Board of Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, marital, gender identity or expression, veteran, or other protected class status under applicable law in any of its education programs, activities or employment policies.