Specialty Program Paraeducator - IPOP

Position Type:

Support Staff/Specialty Program Para educator

Date Posted:

1/8/2026

Location:

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Closing Date:

Open until filled

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Specialty Program Para educator

Intensive Preschool Outreach Program (IPOP)

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Description:

South Windsor Public Schools is seeking a para educator who will work in the Intensive Preschool Outreach Program (IPOP) at Pleasant Valley Elementary School. It is classified as a nine and one-half (9.5) months, 19.5 hours per week.

IPOP is a specialized version of the preschool outreach program (POP) for our youngest learners, aged 3-5, who require a systematic teaching approach using research-based practices to teaching and behavior intervention such as Applied Behavior Analysis and Augmentative and Alternative Communication methods. Skills are broken down, repeated often, and performance is reinforced to maximize skill acquisition for students who have difficulty learning in the typical POP classrooms.

Learning opportunities are provided both in small groups and on an individual basis, with a higher staff to student ratio.

South Windsor is a diverse community of approximately 27,000 citizens and more than 5,100 public school students. The district values this diversity, and has worked to create a district wide culture of equity and social consciousness. SWPS is comprised of four elementary schools, one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12), all of which cultivate and support culturally responsive classrooms and learning communities.

The ongoing work of our teachers and staff includes the creation of enriching experiences that expand the depth of knowledge for students beyond today's classroom in order to produce graduates with the 21st century skills needed to make them college or career ready.

If you are someone who believes in the power of a high-quality education, who champions equity and inclusion, and who is ready to be part of an exceptional team working to prepare students to achieve their own personal excellence in a complex global society, then we hope you'll consider joining South Windsor Public Schools. We invite applicants to join a team of exemplary teachers, administrators, and support staff working to shape an exciting time in the South Windsor community.

Qualifications:

Previous experience working with school age children in a special education program is desired. Assistance with toileting and lifting may be required. Applicant must possess an associate's degree, two years of college credits, or have passed the Para Pro exam.

Salary:
Entry rate is $19.56 per hour with an increase to $20.74 per hour after 6 months. Prior experience in a comparable role will be considered. Benefits are not offered.

Apply online thwindsorschools.org under the District Information link. Please include all materials (cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation and transcripts) that are required for the application process. Written references must match those listed on the application.

Open until filled.

The South Windsor Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or expression or status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.