Paraeducator: Support Students in Tech & Shop Classrooms

State of Connecticut; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & life insurance

Paid sick time & personal leave

PSLF eligible employer

Paid professional development

Job summary

State of Connecticut seeks Paraeducators to support certified staff in delivering educational services and programming to students at J.M. Wright Technical High School. You will assist in classrooms, shops, and small groups and help implement IEP accommodations under supervision.

Two years of college or an Associate’s degree are required; ParaPro substitution is accepted. This 10-month position offers health benefits, holidays, and paid time off, with opportunities for stipends in SVFT contracts.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college training or an Associate’s degree.
• A passing score on the ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Experience with PowerSchool or similar student information systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, technical, and organizational support to students individually and in groups.
• Assist certified staff with instructional activities, classroom prep and data collection.
• Support classroom management and maintain safe, orderly learning environments.
• Supervise students in classrooms and common spaces.
• Contribute to positive classroom culture and support students with diverse needs including IEP accommodations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s degree

Two years of college training

ParaPro Assessment (substitution)

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

State of Connecticut seeks Paraeducators to support certified staff in delivering educational services and programming to students at J.M. Wright Technical High School. You will assist in classrooms, shops, and small groups and help implement IEP accommodations under supervision.

Two years of college or an Associate’s degree are required; ParaPro substitution is accepted. This 10-month position offers health benefits, holidays, and paid time off, with opportunities for stipends in SVFT contracts.