Paraeducator - Special Ed

Stonington Public Schools; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonington Public Schools in Deans Mill School seeks aides to support students beginning August 25, 2026. Openings: 2 full-time positions (32.5 hours/week) and 3 part-time positions (29 hours/week).

Under supervision of licensed staff, you will assist with snacks, toileting, clothing routines and other hygiene tasks; help with classroom activities, one-on-one or small group social, behavioral and academic support; read to students and help with transitions and bus duty as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher, or 60+ college credits as a minimum.
• Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• Feeding snacks and assisting with nutrition as directed.
• Toileting, clothing routines, and basic hygiene support.
• Reading to students and providing social, behavioral, and academic support.
• Assist with classroom activities and small group work under supervision.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Google Suite experience

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60+ college credits

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Location

Deans Mill School

Start Date

August 25, 2026

Openings

2 Full-time positions: 32.5 hours per week

3 Part-time positions: 29 hours per week

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.