Paraeducator - Special Education - Group ; SY

Para educator – Special Education – Group 1 (2026‑2027 SY)

Date Posted: 6/30/2026

Location:

Fox Run 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 Norwalk Board of Education policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Follow 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.
• Follow the teacher's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Assist the teacher with 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 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 the teacher.
• Collect data on student learning activities, as directed by the teacher.
• Provide teacher with information for progress monitoring and daily reports for parents.

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to record data accurately.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively.
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills.

• Interact positively with staff, students, parents, and visitors.
• Promote good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.
• Maintain approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Respond to questions and requests timely and appropriately.
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by the teacher, supervisor, Principal, or ELL Instructional Specialist.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the 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).
• Experience working with students who have high management needs (preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish may be required.
• Applicable alternatives to the above qualifications as determined by the Superintendent or Norwalk Board of Education.

Days:
Monday – Friday (27.5 hours weekly; schedule determined by Principal)
Salary: $25.74 – $30.68
Group:
One
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Work year:
August – June (10 months/40 weeks)
Benefits:
Limited availability

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, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, veteran status, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of the same bases.