Paraeducator - Special Education (2026-2027 SY)

Applitrack; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Board of Education is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year at Shaw Elementary School. You will support students to participate in their educational program under direct supervision of a special education teacher.

The role involves assisting with IEP goals, data collection, documentation, and classroom activities, with emphasis on student safety, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree, Preferred.
• Associate's Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two years of college required.
• Two years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred.
• For Special Education Paraeducators—experience with students with high management needs is preferred.
• May require fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of policies, rules and directives.
• Follow school policy to ensure student safety.
• Follow teacher's directions with accuracy.
• Assist with implementation of IEP goals.
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups.
• Maintain student records of attendance and progress.

Skills

Clear communication

Active listening

Data recording

Team collaboration

Follow directions

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ParaPro Certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree or two years college

Experience with students with high management needs

Job description

Paraeducator - Special Education (2026-2027 SY) JobID: 10583

• Date Posted:
  9/24/2026
• Location:
  Shaw Elementary School

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1)
DR. RUBY SHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the direct supervision of a special education, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.

Essential Functions

All Paraeducators

• Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Follow teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
• Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
• Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips
• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Perform all responsibilities listed above for all paraeducators and
• Follow teacher's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to students
• Assist and support students during community-based activities including, but not limited to job coach activities
• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation and/or feeding
• Implement behavioral programs developed by teacher
• Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher
• Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to record data with accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
• Organizational and problem solving skills

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
• Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist

Qualifications/Certificates

• High School diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree, Preferred
• Associate's Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two (2) years of college required
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
• For Special Education Paraeducators—specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
• May require fluency in Spanish
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday - Friday (27.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)
Salary: In accordance with collective bargaining agreement
Group: One
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Work year: August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)
Benefits: Limited Available

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientationor physical and mental disability.