Paraeducator at Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy

Windham Public Schools; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools seeks a paraeducator at Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy to support students with special needs and help create an inclusive classroom environment. You will assist with instruction, reinforce goals, and help prepare materials.

Daily duties include small-group support, data recording, and collaboration with teachers. The role involves supervising activities, communicating with families, and maintaining confidentiality in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred; experience with children and in a school setting.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with others; strong listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually and in small groups to meet learning goals.
• Collaborate with teachers on student needs and IEP goals.
• Record learning data and prepare lesson materials.
• Support classroom activities, supervise recess and field trips.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Experience with young children

Implement behavioral goals

Understand child development

Clear communication (oral & written)

Active listening

Teamwork

Organizational & problem-solving

Education

4-year degree preferred

Job description

Paraeducator at Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy JobID: 6455

• Position Type: Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Paraeducator: Special Education
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026

Position Description

Assist the classroom teacher by helping physically, mentally, and/or educationally disadvantaged students learn skills that will broaden their educational experiences and contribute to their development, and assist in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students.

Essential Functions

• Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements, including the IEP goal.s
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary
• Receive oral or written instructions from the supervising teacher
• Record student learning data as directed
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Communicate positively with parents on the progress of students
• Act as an expert classroom support to substitute in the absence of the teacher
• Assist students with classwork
• Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and professional development training as required
• Prepare materials for class projects
• Interact positively with staff, students, and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/Principal

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience working with young children
• Ability to implement behavioral goals
• Ability to understand child development
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Practical, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred, years of experience with children
• Experience working in a school setting; public school preferred
• Experience working with students with special needs

Days: Monday – Friday

Salary: In accordance with the WFEP contract

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the district's educational program and activities.