Instructional Paraeducator

Stonington Middle School – Full-time position, 32.5 hours per week. Start date: August 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• One of the following:
  • Associate’s degree or higher
  • Earned 60 or more college credits
  • Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment

Requirements

• Ability to work with children of all ages and with special needs, including but not limited to Autistic, physically, and mentally handicapped students
• Assist children with toileting, hygiene, feeding (snacks), homework, recess, lunch duty, and bus duty
• Hearing must be correctable to within normal limits and ability to communicate clearly with staff and students
• Ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds, bend, lift, stand, and talk
• Ability to follow a rotating schedule
• Basic computer knowledge; experience with Google Suite preferred

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of certified/licensed staff:
  • Assist with feeding (snacks) and toileting (including toilet training)
  • Support clothing routines and other hygiene duties
  • Prepare and assist with classroom activities, including one-on-one or small group social, behavioral, and academic support
  • Read to students
  • Handle bodily fluids in compliance with OSHA and Board of Education regulations
  • Support the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs
  • Prepare and utilize specialized materials and/or equipment (e.g., communication devices, wheelchairs, visual schedules)
  • Assist with non-instructional tasks as needed
  • Perform duties related to bus loading/unloading, securing students into car seats, playground/recess control, lunchroom monitoring, answering phones, and other assignments as designated by building administration or supervisor

Pay

Compensation follows the Paraeducators’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.