Special Education Paraeducators- New Higher Rate for 2026/2027 School Year!

Purpose Statement

Across our schools, we currently serve over 1,700 students with special needs that require particular time and attention from our educational support teams. As our student population continues to grow, we look for candidates who are eager and excited to work with all of our students across classrooms.

Major Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups of students under the supervision of a certified teacher to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Collect data on student progress.
• Evidence of the ability to work cooperatively with staff.
• Aid the teacher in the handling, operation, and care of equipment, used in the classroom, including media, and instructional materials.
• Aid with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and in other non-classroom activities.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Aid the teacher with non-instructional duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Aid the teacher in drill work, large group reading or storytelling.
• Alert the regular teacher regarding any problem or special information related to an individual student.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set and assigned by the teacher.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Help students complete research and learning projects.
• Talk to and attempt to calm student(s) who are distressed.
• Attend inclusion classes with special education students and assist in implementing alternative instructional strategies.
• Aid in the implementation of inclusion plans for students.
• Assist in maintaining an environment conducive to learning as requested by the teacher.
• Assist with discipline and other classroom duties as requested by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in supervising students on arrival to or departure from school and all transitional times.
• Assist in monitoring students during eating periods.
• Assist with playground supervision, as needed.
• Escort students to other rooms/locations as required.
• Willingness to serve as a bus monitor.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and sensitivity of information about students as is expected of a certified teacher or assistant teacher.
• Attend staff development workshops to enhance instructional delivery to children.
• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• May work with special needs student(s) to assist with daily living needs, such as feeding and bathroom accommodations.
• Aid in other related duties that may be assigned by the teacher.

Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• A High School Diploma required.
• Must meet NCLB Para compliance requirements, as applicable.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the necessary skills to support students with autism, ABA, behavioral needs, and activities of daily living, such as feeding.
• Experience and/or training in working with children.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Exhibits good judgment, patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Physical condition suitable for the demands of the position.

Salary

Full-time position, 32.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $20.00 or $23.00, depending on Tier assignment
Health and Welfare Benefits plan available to all full-time employees, with a generous Health Care Reimbursement Account to defray deductible costs
Dental plans available

Application Procedure

Apply online at: www.danbury.k12.ct.us