Paraeducator (GROUP 1) (2026-2027 sy)

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited Benefits

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools is hiring a paraeducator for Cranbury Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. You will support students to participate in their educational program under teacher supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional goals, 504 plans, attendance, progress notes, and lesson materials. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalency with a ParaPro Certificate; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, and Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Active listening skills.
• Ability to record data with accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing policies, rules, and directives.
• Follow school policy to ensure student safety.
• Assist the teacher with instructional goals and 504 plans.
• Help students with classwork individually or in small groups.
• Maintain attendance records and document student progress.
• Prepare and distribute lesson plan materials.
• Encourage appropriate peer interactions.
• Support students during recess, drills, assemblies, field trips, and bus rides.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Data recording

Team collaboration

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalency + ParaPro Certificate

Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Associate's Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two years of college

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Norwalk Public Schools

• Date Posted: 9/4/2026
• Location: Cranbury Elementary School

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1) CRANBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ALL PARAEDUCATORS:

• Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Follow teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
• Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
• Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips
• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to record data with accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
• Organizational and problem solving skills

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor or Principal
• Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education or Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATES:

• High school diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• Associate's Degree in education or related field, or ParaPro Certificate, or two (2) years of college
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday Friday (27.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal) Bargaining Unit: NFEP Group: One Benefits: Limited Available

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education 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 orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.