Green Acres Paraeducator Preschool Program

North Haven Public Schools•North Haven, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist special education teachers and related service staff providers with maintaining effective instructional programs for students with disabilities under the guidance of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) within Green Acres Preschool Program.

Requirements

High School Diploma and Pass ParaPro Test by February 1, 2026; or Associate's Degree
Read and understand the basic elements of an IEP, schedules, and other support plans
Handle with Care Trained (or District will provide training)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with disabilities
Experience using technology (i.e. Google)

Responsibilities

Assist students with communication, sensory, learning and behavioral challenges per the direction of the certified staff
Use a variety of instructional and social/emotional strategies across all settings - general education classroom, self contained classroom, resource classroom, community, non instructional settings
Collect behavioral, academic, social, and communication data using charts, graphs or tables
Implement proactive behavior strategies
Provide learner independence and understand the impact of fading and prompting techniques
Initiate and reinforce individual learning strategies across a variety of settings, including the general education classroom, self contained classroom, resource classroom, community, non instructional settings
Flexibility with reasonable assignment changes dependent on student needs
Effectively communicate with teachers and other service providers as a team member
Willingness to be trained in and use appropriate de-escalation and physical restraint techniques
1:1 support to small groups
Self-care activities, including toileting and hygiene