Paraeducators

New Fairfield Public Schools; New Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

New Fairfield Public Schools is actively hiring a full-time paraeducator for New Fairfield Elementary School to support classroom learning. The role involves assisting individual students or small groups under the supervision of a certified teacher, promoting student engagement and progress.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree, 60 college credits, or has passed the ParaPro exam, and demonstrates ability to collaborate with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning by assisting individual students or small groups under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Experience with children

Education

Associate degree / 60 college credits / ParaPro exam

Job description

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• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: Middle School

Now Hiring: Full-Time Paraeducator
Location: New Fairfield Elementary School
Pay: $19.67 /hour plus medical benifits, life insurance, pension, paid time off

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, 60 college credits, or passing ParaPro exam
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff
• Experience working with children preferred

Role Summary:
Support classroom learning by assisting individual students or small groups under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to an affirmative action plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. (Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.)