Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1 (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools seeks a part-time Paraeducator for Special Education at Roton Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students under direct supervision, assisting with IEP goals, classroom activities, and behavior programs.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, potential ParaPro certification, and experience with children in a school setting. Applicants may need Spanish fluency; schedule is Monday–Friday, 27.5 hours weekly, with benefits limited.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required; ParaPro Certificate preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
• Associate's Degree in education or ParaPro Certificate or two years of college required
• Two years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting preferred
• May require fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing policies and directives
• Follow teacher instructions to support instructional goals
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
• Maintain attendance records and document student progress
• Prepare and distribute lesson plan materials
• Assist students during recess, field trips, and transportation
• Support students in using computers and media to access curriculum
• Ensure confidentiality of student information
• Support IEP goal implementation and toilet/feeding programs
• Provide escort and mobility assistance and assist with community-based activities
• Assist students in developing independent living skills
• Collect data on student learning activity for progress monitoring
• Provide progress updates to teachers and parents

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Data entry

Teamwork

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree / ParaPro Certificate

Two years' experience with children

Spanish language fluency

Job description

Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1 (2026-2027 SY) JobID: 10529

• Date Posted:
  8/28/2026
• Location:
  Roton Middle School
• Date Available:
  August/2026

2026-2027 SCHOOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1)

ROTON MIDDLE 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.