Special Education Paraprofessional

New Milford Public Schools; Lanesville (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

New Milford Public Schools seeks a ParaEducator for the Elementary level at Hill and Plain School. The role supports teachers and students, assisting with supervision, instruction, and targeted interventions under the direction of a certified teacher and school administration.

Position involves 8:25 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. hours, 183‑day year, and requires a high school diploma or higher plus NCLB-compliant credentials. Start date August 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must meet NCLB compliance: either an Associate's degree or 60 college credits, or have passed the Parapro Assessment Examination.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and small group intervention under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Administer, score and record achievements and diagnostic tests under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist in devising strategies for reinforcing material based on student needs.
• Assist with handling, operation and care of classroom equipment and materials.
• Check notebooks, correct papers and supervise testing and make-up work.
• Serve as a resource for substitute teachers.
• Assist with drill work, large group reading or storytelling.
• Support students in mastering equipment or materials.
• Guide independent study, enrichment and remedial work.
• Attend Professional Development as required by administrators.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the teacher or administrator.

Skills

Follow instructions

Judgment and tact

Work with children

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or 60 credits

Parapro Assessment Examination

Job description

• Date Posted:
  7/28/2026
  
• Location:
  Hill and Plain School
  
• Date Available:
  August 20, 2026
  

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

ParaEducator – Elementary Level

Position Title: ParaEducator (Multiple Positions)
Location (s): Hill and Plain School
Time: 8:25am - 3:25pm
Position Reports To: Teacher and/or appropriate administrator
Job ID: 2355
Anticipated Start Date: August 20, 2026

Required Certification

• High school diploma required.
• Must meet NCLB compliance requirements:
  • Either possess an Associate's Degree or 60 college credits
  • Or have successfully passed the Parapro Assessment Examination.
• Experience working with children.

General Scope of Function

The ParaEducator serves as a vital member of the classroom team, assisting teachers in the supervision and instruction of special education students as outlined in PPT and IEP. Working under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, building Principal, and/or Supervisor of Special Education, the ParaEducator plays an integral role in supporting student learning and educational objectives.

Preferred 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, skills, and/ or abilities required:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Exhibits good judgment, patience, tact and courtesy.
• Must possess the skills necessary to work productively with children at the Elementary Level.
• Utilizes and maintains ethical practices for confidential communication about students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement individual and small group intervention under the supervision of a certified teacher to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Upon completion of training - administer, score and record achievements and diagnostic tests, under the direction of the teacher for individual students or groups of students.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual student needs and abilities.
• Assist the teacher in the handling, operation and care of equipment used in the classroom, including media, and instructional materials.
• Under the supervision and assignment of a teacher check notebooks, correct papers and supervise testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Serve as a source of information and help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist the teacher in drill work, large group reading or storytelling.
• Under the supervision of a teacher, help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set and assigned by the teacher.
• Attend Professional Development programming as required by the Building Administrator and/or District Administrators.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the teacher and/or administrator.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Physical Activity

The position will require infrequent lifting, pulling or pushing during the normal performance of the tasks and responsibilities. Work may require frequent walking, standing and the ability to work on the floor with children. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of a ParaEducator, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

- Work is performed in the school environment.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time – 183 day work year/ 7 hour work day

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New Milford Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The New Milford Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender or disability.