Paraeducator: Support Special Education in Elementary

Green Acres Elementary School; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Acres Elementary School in North Haven, CT, is seeking a Paraeducator to support instructional staff under the guidance of the special education team. The role involves assisting with IEP goals, providing 1:1 and group support, and helping students with disabilities in various classroom settings.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (or an Associate's Degree) and be prepared to complete the ParaPro Test by February 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Pass ParaPro Test by February 1, 2026; or Associate's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with communication, sensory, learning and behavioral challenges per the direction of certified staff.
• Use a variety of instructional and social/emotional strategies across settings including general education and self-contained classrooms.
• Collect behavioral, academic, social, and communication data using charts or tables.
• Implement proactive behavior strategies and support learner independence.
• Initiate and reinforce individual learning strategies across a range of settings.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Technology literacy (Google)

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Google

Job description

Green Acres Elementary School in North Haven, CT, is seeking a Paraeducator to support instructional staff under the guidance of the special education team. The role involves assisting with IEP goals, providing 1:1 and group support, and helping students with disabilities in various classroom settings.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (or an Associate's Degree) and be prepared to complete the ParaPro Test by February 1, 2026.