Need Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1 (2023-2024 SY) in Connecticut

Job title: Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1 (2023-2024 SY)

Company: Norwalk Public Schools

Job description: Under the direct supervision of a special education, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.



Essential Functions



All Paraeducators

• Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives


• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety


• Follow teacher?s oral or written directions with accuracy


• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans


• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups


• Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance


• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress


• Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials


• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers


• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips


• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum


• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

• Perform all responsibilities listed above for all paraeducators and


• Follow teacher?s oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals


• Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program


• Provide escort and mobility assistance to students


• Assist and support students during community-based activities including, but not limited to job coach activities


• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation and/or feeding


• Implement behavioral programs developed by teacher


• Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher


• Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing


• Effective, active listening skills


• Ability to record data with accuracy


• Ability to work effectively with others


• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively


• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors


• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation


• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors


• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner


• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist


• Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist

• High School diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate


• Bachelor?s Degree, Preferred


• Associate?s Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two (2) years of college required


• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred


• For Special Education Paraeducators?specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred


• Language proficiency in Spanish, French Haitian Creole as needed.


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

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