Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1-Bus (2026-2027sy)

Norwalk Public Schools; Rowayton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraeducator for Group 1-Bus at Roton Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. Under the direct supervision of a special education teacher, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program and rides a bus route.

Essential duties include implementing school and IEP directives, assisting with instructional goals, data collection, and supporting students on buses and during activities while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• 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 preferred.
• May require fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing policies, rules, and directives.
• Follow school policy to ensure student safety and teacher instructions.
• Assist with classroom instructional goals and IEP implementation.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with classwork.
• Maintain records of attendance and progress as directed.
• Prepare and distribute lesson plan materials.
• Support students on buses, during recess, and field trips.
• Promote appropriate interactions and protect confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Data recording

Teamwork

Instructional support

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in education or related field

ParaPro Certificate

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1-Bus (2026-2027sy) JobID: 10549

• Date Posted:
  9/4/2026
  
• Location:
  Roton Middle School
  

2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1-BUS)

ROTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a special education teacher, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program and rides a bus route.

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
• Must ride the bus with students.

Qualifications/Certificates

• High School diploma or equivalency
• 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 (37.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal) Group: One-Bus 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, sexual orientation, 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; gender identity or expression, sexual orientationor physical and mental disability.