Paraeducator- Classification II, Category A, 1:1 - JES
About The Position
Paraeducator Position Title: Paraeducator ,Classification II, Category A, 1:1 Location: Judson Elementary School Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education and Building Administrator Job ID: #2443 Internal Close Date: November 14, 2025 External Close Date: December 1, 2025 Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Required Certifications & Qualifications A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working with special education students Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities Ability to carry out instructions/lesson plans Modify tasks in live time as needed Ability to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence Effective use of written and verbal communication skills Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living as needed for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision Additional Duties Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator Terms of Employment 184 Days Step 1- $18.05 per hour Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step Work Schedule 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 8:35-3:35 (M-F) All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813. District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.
Requirements
- A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with special education students
- Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students
Responsibilities
- Carry out instructions/lesson plans
- Modify tasks in live time as needed
- Balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence
- Use effective written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
- Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs
- Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living as needed for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
- Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
- Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives
- Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
