Paraeducator - Special Ed

Stonington School District; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonington High School in Stonington, CT seeks a Paraeducator - Special Education to work under licensed staff, supporting students with IEPs, providing one-on-one or small group assistance, and helping with classroom activities.

The role emphasizes feeding snacks, toileting and hygiene support, behavior and academic assistance, and supervision during recess and lunch; on-site schedule may rotate between full-time and part-time openings starting August 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required or equivalent credits.
• 60+ college credits accepted toward qualification.
• Passing ParaPathways Assessment demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Feed snacks and assist with toileting and hygiene as needed.
• Support classroom activities for individuals or small groups.
• Read to students and assist with reading activities.
• Assist with accommodations and modifications for IEPs.
• Support with bussing, recess, lunchroom monitoring and related duties.
• Prepare materials and assist with general non-instructional tasks.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Earned 60 or more college credits

Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

POSITION: Paraeducator - Special Education

SCHOOL: Stonington High School

START DATE: August 25, 2026

Openings

• 1 Full-time positions: 32.5 hours per week
• 1 Part-time position: 29 hours per week

REMUNERATION: Paraeducators' Collective Bargaining Agreement (attached)

Qualifications

• One of the following:
  • 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 but not limited to, Autistic, physically, and mentally handicapped students.
• May be required to assist children of all ages in toileting, hygiene, feeding (snacks), and assisting 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.