Special Education Paraeducator

Newhtfd; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hartford Public Schools is searching for a dedicated Special Education Paraeducator for the upcoming school year. This vital role includes assisting teachers with student instruction, maintaining discipline, and performing various logistical tasks.

Qualifying candidates should possess at least two years of college credit or an associate’s degree. The position also involves working with special education students, so effective communication skills are essential. This opportunity demands a commitment to supporting the well-being and safety of assigned students.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow simple directions and communicate with special education teachers.
• Must be able to assist in individual instruction and maintain discipline.
• Knowledge required for physical demands and well-being of the student.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individual pupil instruction.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Support data collection and management.

Skills

Basic computer technology

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Two years of college credit or an associate’s degree

Job description

New Hartford Public Schools is seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of Special Education Paraeducator at New Hartford Public Schools 1.0 FTE for the 2026-2027 school year.

Duties

• Assist in individual pupil instruction
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline
• Assist teacher in data collection
• May escort a student to and from various rooms
• Toileting may be required
• Regular attendance is required for this position.
• Working with special education student(s) under direction of a certified teacher
• This position will require CPI training to be provided by the Student Services Department.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of basic computer technology is also necessary.

Education and/or Experience

Two years of college credit or an associate’s (or higher) degree; or successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment.

Language Skills

Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple directions, compose short correspondence and memos. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Effectively communicate with special education teachers.

Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to problem solve scenarios involving a few concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The paraeducator is responsible for the safety and well-being of the student in their charge.

Salary

Per contract