Educational Paraprofessional

Connecticut REAP • Newtown, CT

52d

About The Position

Middle Gate School 7 Cold Spring Road Newtown, CT 064 November 4, 2025 TITLE: Instructional Paraeducator 27 hours/wk SCHOOL: Middle Gate School STARTING DATE: January 2026 The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you! Interested candidates must apply online through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

Requirements

• Ability to assist in classroom instruction to support student learning
• Ability to follow through on direction(s)
• Ability to establish positive rapport with students
• Possess strong teamwork and communication skills
• Adapt easily to change

Responsibilities

• Love of children
• Work under the direction of classroom teacher(s) to support individuals and/or small groups of students in all areas of academics
• Ability to positively support the development of social-emotional skills
• Ability to implement behavior support strategies and collect data,as needed
• Ability to support student use of various learning strategies
• Assist in other various capacities, as needed
• Various duties will be assigned by the principal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed