Paraprofessional

Applitrack; West Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 33,897,000 - 37,949,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Connecticut is seeking a paraeducator to support instructional activities under the supervision of a special education teacher. This full-time school-year position covers 33.75 hours per week and follows the Teamsters contract guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction and IEP implementation, helping with student transitions to and from buses, and supporting students with physical or behavioral needs within the classroom. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years of college credit required.
• Paraprofessional assessment per state guidelines is preferred.
• Ability to assist in instruction under teacher direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of a special education teacher.
• Assist in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• May assist with transitions to and from buses and help students in vehicles when needed.
• Support students with specific physical or behavioral needs during transitions in class or school.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Instructional support

IEP assistance

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years college credit

Job description

Salary:

In accordance to the Teamsters Contract

2026/2027 hourly rate range $20.22 - $22.66

Period of Employment:

Full Time School Year - 33.75 hours per week

Reports to:

Building Administrator/Special Services Director

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of a special education teacher.
• Assist teacher staff in the implementation of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• May need to assist with transitioning students to and/or from buses; when necessary, physically assist students out of or into vehicles of transportation.
• May need to assist students with specific physical or behavioral needs through transitions within the classroom or school.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college credit or pass a State Board of Education adopted paraprofessional assessment, which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics.

Date of closure:

Until filled