TLS Paraeducator: Special Education Support & IEP Aide

North Haven Middle School; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Haven Middle School is seeking a TLS Paraeducator to support a special education program under the guidance of the TLS team. You will assist the TLS teacher and related service staff with implementing individualized education plans for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include using technology, collecting data, and providing 1:1 or small group support, while maintaining communication with teachers and other staff.

Qualifications

• Prefer experience working with children with disabilities.
• Prefer experience using technology (i.e. Google).
• Read and understand the basic elements of an IEP, schedules, and other support plans.
• Assist students with communication, sensory, learning, and behavioral challenges per the direction of the certified staff.

Responsibilities

• Use various instructional and social/emotional strategies across all settings - general education classroom, self-contained classroom, resource classroom, community, non instructional settings;
• Collect behavioral, academic, social, and communication data using charts, graphs, or tables;
• Implement proactive behavior strategies;
• Provide learner independence and understand the impact of fading and prompting techniques;
• Initiate and reinforce individual learning strategies across various settings, including the general education classroom, self-contained classroom, resource classroom, community, non instructional settings;
• Flexibility with reasonable assignment changes dependent on student needs;
• Effectively communicate with teachers and other service providers as a team member;
• Willingness to be trained in and use appropriate de-escalation and physical restraint techniques;
• 1:1 support to small groups;
• Self-care activities, including toileting and hygiene;
• Handle with Care Trained (or the district will provide training).

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Google tools

IEP knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Pass ParaPro Test by March 1, 2026

Associate's Degree

Tools

Assistive tech

Job description

North Haven Middle School is seeking a TLS Paraeducator to support a special education program under the guidance of the TLS team. You will assist the TLS teacher and related service staff with implementing individualized education plans for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include using technology, collecting data, and providing 1:1 or small group support, while maintaining communication with teachers and other staff.