Paraprofessional-Full time

BETHANY COMMUNITY SCHOOL; Bethany (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Bethany Community School seeks a Paraprofessional (Full Time) for the 2026-2027 school year. You will assist teachers and support instructional services to students under supervision, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Schedule is 32.5 hours weekly, with specific days and times, following the school calendar for 185 days. The position offers health and welfare benefits and a starting hourly rate of $22.15.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college credit OR a High School diploma with Praxis ParaPro score (457).
• Must be certified in Physical Management Training (PMT) or willing to be trained and certified.
• Elementary school experience preferred.
• Aptitude, emotional maturity, and stability for working with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering instructional and related services to students.
• Support classroom management and maintain records as needed.
• Follow the school calendar and schedule for 32.5 hours per week.

Skills

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree or two years of college credit

Job description

Paraprofessional-Full time

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Job Details

Job ID: 5724288

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Join the Bethany Team as a Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 School Year

The Paraeducator assists and works under the direction of teachers and/or other professional educators in the delivery of instructional and related services to students.

Work Schedule: 32.5 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:25 am to 3:15 pm, Tuesdays 7:35 am to 3:15 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, follows school calendar including all staff professional development days for a total of 185 days per school year.

Pay Rate: 2026-2027 hourly rate of $22.15 per CSEA, SEIU Local 2001 contract negotiations.

Benefits: Comprehensive Health and Welfare Benefits per current CSEA, SEIU Local 2001 contract.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or two years of college credit OR a High School diploma or equivalent and a passing score of 457 on the Praxis ParaPro assessment.
• Must be certified in Physical Management Training (PMT) or be willing to be trained and certified.
• Elementary school experience is preferred.
• Aptitude, emotional maturity, and stability are necessary for working with various types of children and professional staff.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong organizational, recordkeeping, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must possess good judgment in the supervision of, management of, and communication with students.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

The Bethany Community School is an elementary school (PK to 6) located in central Bethany on an extensive rural campus. The school offers a supportive leadership team and staff and extensive instructional resources.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.15 to $22.15 Per Contract

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Brandy Spargo , Human Resources Director
• BETHANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DIS
• BETHANY, Connecticut 06524
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]