City-Wide Paraeducator, currently at Ivy Drive (Breakthrough) - (as of 2/27/2026 position is vacant)

About the role

CITY-WIDE PARAEDUCATOR
DEPARTMENT: CURRENTLY AT IVY DRIVE SCHOOL (Breakthrough)
REPORTS TO: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid in small group and individual pupil instruction.
• Assist the special education teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Support the teacher in instructional activities.
• Escort students between rooms.
• Toileting students is sometimes required.
• Involves work with both special education and regular students.
• Aid in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Aid in completing classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist the teaching staff in filing and preparing paperwork.
• Alert teachers to any issues observed.
• May require supporting with toileting of students.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• Two years of college credit OR hold an associate’s (or higher) degree.
• Successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment covering content knowledge in mathematics, reading, and writing, and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of job-related software applications.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is typical of classrooms with school children.
• The employee will work throughout the school building, on school grounds, and occasionally off campus.
• The paraprofessional is responsible for the safety and well-being of students in their charge.

Pay and Schedule

Salary: Per contractual agreement
Schedule: 6.5 hours per day (8:35am to 3:35pm)
Date of Service: 2025-26 School Year

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Application

Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education, fill out an internal application by 4:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025.
All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.