Extended Instructional Support Paraeducators

Position: Extended School Year Instructional Support Paraeducators
Position Type:
Seasonal

Date Posted:
3/18/2026

Location:
Ledyard Public Schools

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Ledyard Public Schools is seeking several Instructional Support Paraeducators for the Extended School Year program. The para educators work under the direct supervision of a certified staff member and will assist with students in person.

The Extended School Year program will run July 6 - July 31, Monday-Thursday, from 9:00 AM
-1:00 PM. Staff will be expected to be on-site 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM to assist with arrival and dismissal.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists and works with students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, ADLs, and other skills as identified by the supervising teacher
• Works with students individually and in small groups to implement assigned programs and tasks
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, support a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students
• Performs any other related duties as assigned

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Genuine interest in serving the needs of special education students and the ability to implement assigned learning activities provided by the supervising teacher
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two years of college credit or hold an associate's (or higher) degree or evidence of having passed Para Pro Assessment
• Previous experience working with special education students in inclusive and small-group settings is preferred

Pay:

• Rate of Pay 17.51/hour:
  Current District Paraeducators are paid current rate.

To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately.
Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website,
or
Access the application at:  to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status,
pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.