Paraeducator, currently at Bristol Eastern High School (as of 2/10/2026 position is vacant)

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A local school district is seeking a Paraeducator for Bristol Eastern High School to assist in personalized instruction for students under the guidance of a special education teacher. This role involves maintaining discipline, facilitating classroom activities, and working with both special education and regular students. Strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering effective relationships within the school community are essential. Candidates must have a high school diploma and some college education. Salary is defined per contractual agreement, and the position requires 6.5 hours of work daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• Two years of college credit or an associate's degree preferred.
• Must pass a paraprofessional assessment.
• Computer: Basic knowledge of job-related computer hardware/software.

Responsabilités

• Assist students with instructional activities.
• Maintain discipline under teacher direction.
• Guide students during transitions and break times.
• May assist with toileting of students and light classroom preparation.

Connaissances

Ability to assist students with instruction

Ability to maintain classroom discipline

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to establish effective relationships

Basic computer skills

Ability to perform physical tasks

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college credit or associate's degree

Parapro Assessment (math/reading/writing)

Outils

Basic computer skills

Description du poste

Paraeducator, currently at Bristol Eastern High School (as of 2/10/2026 position is vacant) JobID: 7295

• Position Type: Non-Certified: Support Aides/ Paraeducator (High School)
• Date Posted: 8/26/2025
• Location: Bristol Eastern High School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Title

Paraeducator

Department

Currently at Bristol Eastern High School

Reports To

Special Education Teacher

Summary

Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Toileting students is sometimes required.
• Involves work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students while they are at recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems that may be observed.
• May require supporting with toileting of students.
• PMT required.

Qualification Requirements

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Two years of college credit OR hold an associate’s (or higher) degree; OR successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics (Parapro Assessment).

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Computer Skills: Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to push items of fifty (50) pounds, such as pushing children on a bike or wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. When doing heavier lifting, the employee should do so with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is typical of classrooms having school children and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. This employee will work throughout the school building, on school grounds and occasionally off campus. The paraprofessional is responsible for the safety and well being of students in his/her charge.

Salary and Hours

Salary: Per contractual agreement. Work Hours: 6.5 hours per day (30 min break), 7:15am - 2:15pm.

Application Information

Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education, fill out an internal application by 4:00 p.m. on September 4, 2025. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.

8/26/2025 IW/hg PC# 52250043

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 5:19:01 AM CST.

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