Special Education Paraeducator

Regional School District No; Burlington (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School District #10 is hiring Special Education Paraeducators for Har-Bur Middle School for the 2026/2027 school year. Paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher and support core academics, daily routines, and safety.

Starting August 25, 2026, wage is $20.15 per hour with a schedule of 6.25 to 6.5 hours per day across 183 days. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and either two years of college credit or pass the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of college credit OR pass a ParaPro assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Support the teacher in daily classroom activities and core academics.
• Help care for students' physical and emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college credit OR ParaPro assessment

Job description

Regional School District #10
2026/2027

Special Education Paraeducators

Special education paraprofessionalsassiststudents with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher.
The special education paraprofessionalassiststhe teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.Theyteachsmall groups of students byprovidingsupport for the essential skills for learning.Paraeducatorsassistwith core academics, executive functioning skills, andstudent care. Paraeducatorshave the unique opportunity to contribute to positive educational outcomes by working as part of the outstanding team dedicated to educating our students.

Location: Har-Bur Middle School

Nestled in the hills of Northwestern CT, Region 10 serves the towns of Harwinton and Burlington and is bordered by Farmington, Bristol, Litchfield, and Torrington. Our communities have many offerings contributing to work/life balance and convenience for daily life.

Starting Date: August 25, 2026

Wage: $20.15/hour

Schedule: 6.25 - 6.5 hours per day for 183 days per year

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of college credit OR
• Pass a paraeducator assessment (Para Pro)

Application Deadline: Open until all vacancies are filled

Regional School District #10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and by policy does not discriminate against a person because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin and handicap or gender identity.