Paraeducator - Special Ed

Stonington Public Schools; Clarks Village (CT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Stonington Public Schools seeks dedicated personnel at Stonington High School to support students with daily activities and learning tasks.

You will assist with feeding, toileting, and classroom activities, while reading to students and supporting IEP accommodations under supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required.
• 60+ college credits required.
• Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Feed snacks and assist with toileting and hygiene duties.
• Assist with classroom activities and provide social/academic support.
• Read to students and help with behavior, reading, and supervision.

Skills

Work with children

Basic computer skills

Communication with staff

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60+ college credits

ParaPathways Assessment

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

• Date Posted: 6/26/2026
• Location: Stonington High School
• Date Available: 08/25/2026

Openings

2 Full-time positions: 32.5 hours per week

1 Part-time position: 29 hours per week

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher
• Earned 60 or more college credits
• Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment

Requirements

• Must be able to work with children of all ages and possibly with special needs, including Autistic, physically, and mentally handicapped students.
• May be required to assist children of all ages in toileting, hygiene, feeding (snacks), and assist with homework, recess, lunch duty, and bus duty.
• Must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) and to be able to communicate with staff and students.
• May be required to lift objects (up to 20 pounds in weight). Must be able to bend, lift, stand, and talk.
• Must be able to follow a rotating schedule.
• Must have basic computer knowledge. Experience with Google Suite preferred.

Overview

Responsible for, under the supervision of certified/licensed staff, feeding (snacks); toileting (including toilet training); clothing routines and other hygiene duties; preparing and assisting with classroom activities including one‑on‑one or small group social, behavioral, and academic support; reading to students; proper handling of bodily fluids in compliance with OSHA and Board of Education regulations; supporting the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs; preparing and utilizing specialized materials and/or equipment (i.e. communication devices, wheelchairs, visual schedules, etc.); assisting with non‑instructional tasks as needed; performing other duties relating to bus loading/unloading, securing students into car seats, playground/recess control, lunchroom monitoring, answering phones and other assignments as designated by the building administration or supervisor.