Substitute Paraeducator

New Fairfield Elementary; New Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Fairfield Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Paraeducator for districtwide coverage in New Fairfield, CT. You will assist students with classroom assignments under teacher direction and support individuals or small groups to keep them engaged.

Responsibilities include monitoring students in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds and buses; assisting students with special needs; maintaining confidentiality and professionalism; and communicating progress to school staff.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom assignments under the direction of the teacher.
• Support students individually or in small groups to help them stay engaged.
• Monitor students in various school settings, including classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds, and buses.
• Assist students with special needs in daily activities.
• Help manage student behavior through reinforcement strategies and redirection.
• Communicate observations of student progress or challenges to appropriate schol personnel.
• Adhere to school policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism and flexibility in various assignments.
• Follow directions from teachers and school administrators.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Communication

Job description

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Substitute Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938744

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Substitute Paraeducator

SCHOOL: Districtwide

GENERAL DUTIES

• Assist students with classroom assignments under the direction of the teacher.
• Support students individually or in small groups to help them stay engaged.
• Monitor students in various school settings, including classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds, and buses.
• Assist students with special needs in daily activities.
• Help manage student behavior through reinforcement strategies and redirection.
• Communicate observations of student progress or challenges to appropriate schol personnel.
• Adhere to school policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism and flexibility in various assignments.
• Follow directions from teachers and school administrators.

SALARY

$17.00

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $17 to $17 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Lloyd
• 3 Brush Hill Rd
• New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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