Wide Paraeducator; EXCEL Program), BCHS

City-Wide Para educator (EXCEL Program), BCHS

POSITION TITLE:

City Wide Para educator — currently located at BCHS, EXCEL PROGRAM

DEPARTMENT: BRISTOL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

REPORTS TO:

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

SUMMARY:

Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Toileting students is required.
• Work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems observed.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or GED. Two years of college credit or an associate's degree; or successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment (Parapro Assessment).
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to present information one-on-one and in small groups.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to perform basic arithmetic using two-digit numbers, money, weight, volume and distance.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic knowledge of job-related computer hardware and software applications.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to follow detailed instructions and handle problems with a few concrete variables.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community; awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Regularly required to sit, talk or hear; stand, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to push items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance and peripheral vision.

The work environment typically involves classrooms with school children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The paraprofessional may work throughout the school building, on school grounds and occasionally off campus.

Salary:
Range $22.12 - $25.18 (per contractual agreement).

Work Hours:

6.5 hours per day (7:20 am to 2:20 pm).

Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education should fill out an internal application by 4:00 PM on July 27, 2026. All others should fill out an online application at

Note:

The information in this posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.