Special Education Paraeducator — Student Support & Growth

Newington Public Schools; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Newington Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator to support students with special education needs across preschool to grade 12 under the guidance of teachers and BCBA staff. The role involves implementing academic and behavioral programs, data collection, and collaboration with staff to maintain progress and confidentiality.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• General knowledge of student disabilities.
• Ability to independently, effectively deal with student behaviors.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and follow schedules.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills with staff, students, supervisors and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual and/or small groups of students to support Individualized Education Plan academic instruction.
• Works with individuals and/or small groups of students to support Individualized Education Plan behavior instruction and interventions.
• Supports the implementation of related services (speech, OT/PT, nursing, etc.).
• Supports feeding, physical hygiene, and the physical needs of students, including toileting (if applicable).
• Collects data, organizes and provides it to special education and classroom teachers.
• Communicates student progress to special education and classroom teachers.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Reinforces skills that teacher, BCBA or special education staff has taught.
• Engages in continuous professional growth.
• Carries out student routines as directed.
• Implementation of student behavioral plans.
• Collects, monitors and communicates student progress and issues.
• Carries out activities as directed by the BCBA or special education staff.
• Organizes and prepares materials to implement learning.
• Assists in the administration of student assessments as directed by the individual's program.
• Supports the implementation of planned lessons, both individually and in small groups.
• Supervises students in all school settings; may be required for before and/or after school activities.
• Maintain professional boundaries (e.g., avoid dual relationships, conflicts of interest, social media contacts).
• Provides support for physical management of students, when needed.
• May ride the bus.

Skills

Effective communication

Disability knowledge

Behavior management

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Education

ParaPro

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Newington Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator to support students with special education needs across preschool to grade 12 under the guidance of teachers and BCBA staff. The role involves implementing academic and behavioral programs, data collection, and collaboration with staff to maintain progress and confidentiality.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse learners.