Special Education Paraprofessional 2026-2027

Darien Public Schools • Darien, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Special education aides work under the overall supervision of their building principal with direct supervision provided by special education teachers. They are employed when required to implement special education or related services for a class and/or to provide direct assistance to students. Their duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the student's disabilities.

Requirements

• Hold an Associate's degree (or equivalent) or ParaPro score of 457
• Be capable of physically assisting students with specials needs as required (positioning, lifting, toileting, transferring, restraining, etc.)
• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position

Nice To Haves

• ABA experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education Teachers to implement special education and related services
• Assist students to complete instructional activities
• Assist in the supervision of students as required to meet individual needs
• Provide physical assistance based on student need, including but not limited to lifting, transferring, moving from class to class, feeding, toileting, restraining
• Participate in training activities as required by the District
• Toileting and self care may be required
• Perform other duties as directed by the principal and/or supervising teacher, which are related to facilitating success (i.e. instructional, social, behavioral) for students with disabilities
• Such other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree