Special Education Paraprofessional - Multiple Positions (9)

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

Job summary

A public school district in Connecticut seeks a ParaEducator for the Middle School level, focusing on supporting special education students. This position involves assisting teachers with supervision and instruction, implementing interventions, and maintaining ethical communication regarding students. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience with children, with an immediate start date. Full-time employment includes a 183 day work year and is governed by a union contract.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must meet NCLB compliance requirements.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in supervising and instructing special education students.
• Implement individual and small group interventions.
• Administer, score and record tests under supervision.
• Help with classroom equipment and instructional materials handling.
• Check notebooks, correct papers and supervise make-up work.
• Serve as resource for substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist with drill work, large group reading or storytelling under supervision.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials.
• Guide independent study and enrichment work set by the teacher.
• Attend professional development programs as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned by teachers or administrators.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Good judgment

Patience

Tact and courtesy

Working with children

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits (or passed Parapro Assessment)

Parapro Assessment Examination

Job description

Date Posted

7/17/2025

Location

Schaghticoke Middle School

Position Title

ParaEducator – Middle School Level - Multiple Positions

Reports To

Teacher and/or appropriate administrator

Job ID

#2204

Start Date

Immediate

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.

• 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 Middle School Level.
• Utilizes and maintains ethical practices for confidential communication about students.

Essential Duties and 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
• Salary & Benefits, as per Union Contract - https://www.newmilfordps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Paraeducator-Agreement-July-1-2024-June-30-2028-SIGNED.pdf

Application Procedure

Apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/newmilfordps/onlineapp/default.aspx

All application materials must be submitted online, through Frontline. Should you have difficulty in submitting your online application, please contact Human Resources at 860-210-2200.

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.