Paraeducator - Special Education - Group Bus; SY

Para educator - Special Education - Group 1 Bus  SY)

• Date Posted: 6/4/2026
• Location:
  
  Tracey Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  July 2026

Under the direct supervision of a special education teacher, the para educator supports students to participate in their educational program.

• Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Receive and follow oral or written instructions from special education teacher or supervisor including health or safety plans, IEPs or 504 accommodation plans
• Immediately report accidents, assaults, destruction of property, and abusive behavior to the transportation supervisor and building supervisor
• Immediately report parental concerns to the transportation supervisor and building supervisor
• Ensure that students wait, board and depart buses in a safe and orderly fashion
• Work with drivers and transportation supervisor in resolving problems with students
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies
• Ability to demonstrate highly effective organizational and problem solving skills
• Must possess the ability to maintain student discipline including effective positive verbal direction and verbal de‑calation strategies and ensure that student behavior is not a distraction to the driver
• Must possess the ability to interact with unique students, parents, and faculty in a positive and proper manner
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

May be required to document attendance on the bus on a form prescribed by the District.

• Perform all responsibilities listed above for all para educators and
• Follow teacher's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to students
• Assist and support students during community‑based activities including, but not limited to job coach activities
• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self‑management, food preparation and/or feeding
• Implement behavioral programs developed by teacher
• Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher
• Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents

• 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

• 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 teacher, supervisor, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
• Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist

• 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 required
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
• For Special Education Paraeducators—specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
• May require fluency in Spanish
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days:
Monday – Friday (37.5 hours weekly/schedule…