Paraeducator Special Education -5.0 Hours/Day

Meriden School District; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Meriden School District is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs under supervision of teachers. The role involves academic and physical assistance, mobility support, and participation in therapy activities within classroom and school settings.

Position available for the 2026-2027 school year. Requires Para-Pro certificate, associate degree, or 60 college credits; substitute duties may be offered prior to meeting requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have Para-Pro Certificate or equivalent education (Associate degree or 60 college credits).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with mobility.
• Record data as needed and support student instruction.
• Flexible and able to adjust to schedule changes per teachers/principal.
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with students under supervision of special and regular education teachers.
• Provide academic and physical assistance to promote goals.
• Assist with OT/PT routines, therapy activities, and mobility.
• Support students in all day activities, field trips, and life skills instruction.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Data recording

Personal hygiene support

Flexible schedule

Disability support

Education

Para-Pro Certificate / Associate / 60 college credits

Job description

Description

The paraprofessional will work with a variety of students, including multiple handicapped and autism, under the supervision of the special education and regular education teachers to provide academic and physical assistance to promote student achievement of goals and objectives. This involves supporting students in all aspects of their day and the ability to work in diverse classroom settings, which may include, but is not limited to, assistance with Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy routines, therapy activities, physical assistance for mobility, lifting, personal care, toileting, grooming, feeding, parallel exercise, swimming, field trips, life skills instruction and all other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or building principal.

Position available for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Requirements

• A Para-Pro Certificate, Associate Degree, or 60 college credits are required to fulfill this position.
• Please note that until you fulfill the above requirements, you will be hired as a substitute paraeducator. This does not include any benefits and is an hourly rate of $16.25.

Qualifications

• Applicants should possess the skills to assist in all school activities. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, support student instruction, record data as needed, and assist students with feeding, toileting, and other personal hygiene. Applicants must be flexible and able to adjust to schedule changes as directed by the teacher and/or principal. Additional coursework and/or experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Salary:$18.92/ hr

The Meriden Board of Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, marital, gender identity or expression, veteran, or other protected class status under applicable law in any of its education programs, activities or employment policies.