Educational Paraprofessional

Connecticut REAP • Newtown, CT

35d • $19 - $19

About The Position

Hawley School 29 Church Hill Road Newtown, CT 06470 November 19, 2025 Title: Special Education Paraeducator , 32.5 Hours/week School: Hawley School Starting Date: December 8, 2025 Responsibilities: Work under the direction of special education 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 Ability to support independent living skills, as needed Provide assistance to teacher(s) in classroom tasks Assist in other various capacities, as needed Specific duties will vary based on grade level, content area, and student needs Skills Required: 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 Ability to remain calm, neutral and patient Adapt easily to change Qualifications: Must have completed the equivalent of 2 years of study at an institution of higher education, OR earned an Associate's Degree (or higher), OR attained a passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment. Remuneration: As per the union contract, salary range between $18.68 - $19.18 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
• Ability to remain calm, neutral and patient
• Adapt easily to change
• Must have completed the equivalent of 2 years of study at an institution of higher education, OR earned an Associate's Degree (or higher), OR attained a passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of special education 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
• Ability to support independent living skills, as needed
• Provide assistance to teacher(s) in classroom tasks
• Assist in other various capacities, as needed
• Specific duties will vary based on grade level, content area, and student needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree