Educational Paraprofessional

Job Description:

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Position:
Pre-K Para educator - 10-month position

Location:

TBD

Description:

This is a 10-month position that supports the classroom teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This role assists with daily routines, instructional activities, and supervision to promote students' social, emotional, and academic growth.

Salary and Benefits :
The hourly rate for the 2025-26 school year is per contract (ranges from $18.15/hr - $21.84/hr.) and is dependent upon previous para experience, teaching experience, accredited pre-school, and related educational setting experience.

Start date:

ASAP

Qualifications:

Depending on placement, candidates will need to have a minimum of 60 college credits beyond a high school diploma or a passing score of 457 on the Para Pro Assessment.

Please ensure that you hold the proper certification for this position AND provide all materials required for the application process.

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Posting closing date:
Open until filled

Vernon Public Schools is seeking talented and passionate educators to join our team. By recruiting a diverse faculty and staff that is more representative of the experiences and backgrounds of students, we diversify our workforce, decrease opportunity gaps, and improve outcomes for all our students.

Our commitment to equity allows us to achieve our Mission to ensure that every student can become an independent learner and a productive contributor to society.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vernon Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.