Paraeducator - Group ; SY
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School, Preschool / Daycare
Para educator Position
Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher, the para educator supports students to participate in their educational program.
Essential functions all para educators:
- Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
- Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
- Follow the teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy
- Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
- Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
- Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
- Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
- Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
- Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
- Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses, and field trips
- Assist and support students in using computers, iPads, or other media to access the curriculum
- Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Ability to record data with accuracy
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
Other duties and responsibilities:
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
- Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
- Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
- Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by the teacher, supervisor, or Principal
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the teacher, Principal, Special Education, or Supervisor
Qualifications/certificates:
- High school diploma or equivalency and Para Pro Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred
- Associate's Degree in education or related field, or Para Pro Certificate, or two (2) years of college
- Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
- Fluency in Spanish preferred
Days:
Monday Friday (27.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)
Salary:
Bargaining Unit: NFEP Group:
One Benefits:
Limited Availability
Norwalk is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities;
and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
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