Paraeducator (Pre-K) Special Education

New Haven Public Schools; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

New Haven Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator (Local Union 3429) at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School in New Haven. Salary ranges from $23,524 to $31,271 per year.

The role involves assisting the teacher to maintain a safe, nurturing classroom and supporting each child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Responsibilities include collaborating on lesson plans, preparing materials, attending staff meetings, and engaging families in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or qualify on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Follows the lead of the teacher to maintain a safe, nurturing classroom.
• Adheres to relevant health, immunization and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in establishing a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Collaborates with the teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
• Prepares and maintains classroom materials and supplies.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development events.
• Observes and supports each child's individual goals and learning style.
• Supports cultural backgrounds and languages within the classroom setting.
• Plans and documents curriculum activities across developmental areas.
• Works with the teacher to promote a positive self-concept for each child.
• Attends parent meetings and fosters family involvement in the program.

Skills

Paraeducator skills

Education

Associate Degree or 60 credits

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Location: Barack H. Obama Magnet University School

Paraeducator (Local Union 3429)

SALARY:$23,524 - $31,271

REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor/Director

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Teacher will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports each child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
• Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth.
• Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.
• Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child.
• Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social.
• Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self-concept.
• Attends all parent meetings as required.
• Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands of the Job

• Adheres to federal, state and municipal physical health guidelines including immunization, employment physical and required health and safety training.
• The physical ability to frequently lift, move or hold children with a range of weight from 10-60 pounds (occasionally the job will require lifting, moving or holding children more than 60 pounds).
• The physical ability to participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.
• The physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.
• The ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 10-Month work year. Local 3429, Group I. The New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment of Assistant Teachers.
• Performance of this job will be evaluated by provisions of the Board of Education's policy on evaluating personnel.

Postings current as of 8/5/2026 5:58:48 AM CST.