Paraeducators; High School

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

The para-educator is a vital member of a team that provides a quality education to all students, especially those identified with an Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Special education teachers are responsible for the overall training and supervision of the para-educator staff. During service in the classroom the para-educator will also support the classroom teacher. Para-educators will work cooperatively with all other school personnel and adhere to school guidelines and standards. The para-educator will be evaluated at least annually by the school building administrator, with input from the classroom, special areas, and special education teachers.

The para-educator must possess a basic understanding of children’s emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs. There must also be a willingness to openly take direction and guidance, and to communicate with staff, students, and community members. The para-educator should have a high school degree, the equivalent thereof, or a higher degree. They must possess adequate knowledge of relevant skills or the potential to be appropriately trained for such skills.

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Supports identified students as indicated on the IEP.
• Works with small groups or individuals under the direction of the special education or classroom teacher in all subject areas.
• Performs other reasonable duties as needed, including:
• Assists students (both regular and special education) in ways that will allow them to successfully participate in classroom activities, which in some cases includes activities of daily living (physical support/lifting, toileting, feeding).
• Provides reinforcement and/or practice of skills as recommended by members of the IEP team (i.e., OT, PT, SLP).
• Collects data relevant to the IEP.
• Implements student behavior plans.
• Promotes an appropriate amount of independence.
• Consults regularly with special education and classroom teachers regarding the IEP and its relationship to curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
• Respects confidentiality of all information pertaining to students.
• Adheres to all appropriately assigned schedule(s), including para-educator duty schedules and student schedules.
• Maintains positive working relationships with staff, community, and students.
• Accepts changes in schedule or assignments in a flexible manner.
• Supervises an entire classroom on occasion. Upholds classroom/school discipline policies in order to provide a consistent learning environment.
• Participates in school-wide staff meetings, informal meetings with building administration, and meetings with the IEP team members as requested.
• Practices professional and ethical conduct, including: being punctual, being prepared in order to provide a positive and consistent learning environment for students.
• Performs clerical duties as they relate to supporting student programs.

32.5 hours a week as determined by building principal exclusive of a 30-minute lunch. Hourly wage (range $19.57-$23.87) and benefits in accordance with the Agreement Between the Avon Board of Education and CSEA, SEIU Local 2001 on behalf of Avon Para‑Educators, Interventionists & Nutrition Services Employees.

• Kristina Wallace, Principal
• Avon High School
• Email: kwallace.ct.us