Special Education Paraprofessional - Multiple Positions (7)

New Milford Public Schools; Hickory Haven (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Medical Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement options & Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

New Milford Public Schools seeks a ParaEducator to support special education students at Schaghticoke Middle School. This role reports to the classroom teacher and building administrator, with an anticipated start date of August 20, 2026.

Responsibilities include implementing interventions, assisting with assessments, and supporting instructional activities under supervision. The position entails a full-time schedule (183 days) within a school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's degree or 60 college credits OR Parapro Assessment Examination.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and small group interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist in planning and scoring assessments and recording achievements.
• Help develop strategies to reinforce learning based on student needs.
• Assist with classroom materials handling and equipment in use during instruction.
• Support substitute teachers in absence of regular teacher.
• Aid in drill work, large group reading or storytelling.
• Guide independent study and remedial work as assigned.

Skills

Instruction following

Judgement and courtesy

Middle school experience

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or 60 credits

Parapro Assessment Examination

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Multiple Positions (7) JobID: 2204

• Date Posted: 7/28/2026
• Location: Schaghticoke Middle School
• Date Available: August 20, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

ParaEducator – Middle School Level - Multiple Positions

Position Title: ParaEducator
Location (s): Schaghticoke Middle School
Position Reports To: Teacher and/or appropriate administrator
Job ID: #2204
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 theParapro 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 Middle School 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 teacherfor 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

COMPENSATION & WAGE RANGE DISCLOSURE

In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 31-40z (Wage Range Disclosure), hourly wage rates for this position are established pursuant to the Wage Schedule set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the New Milford Board of Education and the United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU - Non-Certified Support Staff). To review the full wage scale and step progression, please access the Collective Bargaining Agreement here.

BENEFITS & LEAVE ELIGIBILITY

Eligible employees in this bargaining unit receive support staff benefits pursuant to the UPSEU collective bargaining agreement, including:

• Health & Medical Insurance: Connecticut State Partnership Plan 2.0 (Medical, Dental) for eligible position schedules (FTE thresholds per CBA).
• Paid Leave: Annual allotment of Paid Sick Leave days, Personal Days, and designated Paid Holidays.
• Family & Medical Leave: Job protection under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and wage-replacement benefit eligibility under the Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave (CT Paid Leave) program, supplemented by contractual paid leave allotments. To review the official Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act notice, please visit: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage & Hour Division
• Retirement & Pension: Participation in the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS) or district retirement framework; voluntary 403(b)/457(b) plans.
• Additional Benefits: Specialized training stipends (e.g., Safety-Care / PMT), life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & STATUTORY CLEARANCES

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 identification, transgender status, or disability. The New Milford Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.