Paraeducator – RISE for Special Needs (Part‑Time)

Ledyard School District; Allyn Point (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Gales Ferry School in Connecticut is seeking a Paraeducator for the RISE program. The role supports students under supervision, reinforcing instructional goals and collaborating with certified staff.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, classroom assistance, record-keeping, behavior support, and field trips. Qualifications emphasize college credits orPara Pro, with preference for experience with special needs and inclusive settings.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credit or an associate degree or Para Pro Assessment.
• Experience in inclusive and small group settings preferred.
• Willingness to be trained to assist instructional and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
• Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
• Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision
• Constructs, copies and distributes and use educational materials as needed
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed
• Performs any other related duties as assigned

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Confidentiality

Special needs inclusion

Google Apps

Education

Associate degree

Para Pro Assessment

Two years college credit

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Gales Ferry School in Connecticut is seeking a Paraeducator for the RISE program. The role supports students under supervision, reinforcing instructional goals and collaborating with certified staff.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, classroom assistance, record-keeping, behavior support, and field trips. Qualifications emphasize college credits orPara Pro, with preference for experience with special needs and inclusive settings.