Instructional Paraeducator - BLAST Program

Position Type:
Para educator/Instructional Para educator (Special Education)

Date Posted:
8/4/2025

Location:
Willard Elementary School

Date Available:
08/25/2025

Closing Date:
Until filled
BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Our Mission:
We create learning experiences that promote a sense of purpose, ignite passion, and foster a sense of pride.

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a certified special education teacher, will supervise and work with students individually and in groups, provide instruction, prepare materials, be responsible for implementing and monitoring ongoing behavior management systems, perform assigned classroom tasks, supervise students in classrooms, in hallways and during lunch period. Para educator may participate in a liaison role with general and special education teachers, administrators, parents and perhaps others.

Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma and have completed at least two years of full time study at an institution of higher education or obtained an Associates degree or successfully completed the Para Pro Assessment.

Ability to work well with children with behavior difficulties

Ability to work well with others in a cooperative manner

Good communication skills

Evidence of initiative, independence, adaptability and efficiency

General understanding of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics

Good language skills including English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar

General understanding of the purposes and goals of public education

Specific subject area content as may be required by the particular job assignment

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate

Reports To:
The Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Evaluation:
The immediate supervisor develops specific duties for each Para educator updating them according to needs.
Evaluation of job performance is a continuous process designed to improve the quality of work performed. A formal evaluation is completed by the immediate supervisor at the completion of the probationary period, on an annual basis, and more frequently as determined by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment:
Position to begin at the start of the  school year. Salary and benefits in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Berlin Board of Education and Local  of Council 4 AFSCME, AFL-CIO; $22.63 per hour.

Benefits of Working for the Berlin Public Schools:
The Berlin Public Schools offers competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world. All of us play a role in accomplishing our mission. Please consider becoming a part of our team and making a difference in the lives of our students!

Equal Opportunity Employer