Special Needs Support Paraeducator

Naugatuck Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Naugatuck Public Schools is seeking a Para-Educator at Maple Hill Elementary to support students under the direction of a certified teacher. You may work one-to-one or in small groups, reinforcing instruction and helping maintain materials and records.

Responsibilities include preparing the classroom, supporting daily routines, assisting with special education plans, and participating in meetings as required. Reliability and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Warm and supportive personality with the ability to relate to special needs children.
• Respect the rights of all students and confidentiality.
• Prior experience in a school or adolescence setting preferred.
• Meet highly qualified requirements: 2 years college, Associate's degree, or ParaPro test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing classroom for the start and end of the school year.
• Maintain daily classroom environment and set up learning centers and materials.
• Reinforce skills taught in daily lessons.
• Support small groups and individual student seat work and specialized instruction.
• Assist with art, music, physical education and other special area classes.
• Participate in classroom activities, field trips, lunch and recess.
• Assist with health and daily living needs as appropriate.
• Attend PPT/IEP meetings when required.
• Assist with transportation duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Special needs experience

Relating to students with changing-ne…

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years (48 credits) of college learning

Associate's degree

ParaPro Assessment Test score of 457

Job description

Naugatuck Public Schools is seeking a Para-Educator at Maple Hill Elementary to support students under the direction of a certified teacher. You may work one-to-one or in small groups, reinforcing instruction and helping maintain materials and records.

Responsibilities include preparing the classroom, supporting daily routines, assisting with special education plans, and participating in meetings as required. Reliability and discretion are essential.