Paraeducator - Promotional Ceremonies

Position Type:
New London Adult & Continuing Education/ Para educator

Date Posted: 1/30/2026

Location:

District Wide

To support teachers by assisting with classroom instruction, management, and non‑instructional tasks that promote student learning. Paraeducators help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that nurtures both the academic and social‑emotional development of students in New London’s diverse, internationally minded school community.

• Under supervision of a licensed teacher, set up, distribute, and collect instructional materials.
• Assist in classroom management and instructional support of students.
• Support the teacher with non‑instructional tasks such as supervision and organization.
• Participate in in‑service training and professional development.
• Follow program rules, guidelines, and regulations.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the teacher, principal, or designee.

• Associate’s degree, 60 college credits, or high school diploma with a passing score on the Para Pro Exam.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Other alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Work year to be established by the Board; 3 hours to help students with IEPs at promotional ceremonies.

$18.82 per hour

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.