Educational Paraprofessional Position

Job Description:

Para educator

Position Title:

Para educator - Category II, Classification B-Classroom

Location:

John Trumbull Primary School

Position

Reports To:

Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services,

Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education

and Building Administrator

Job : #2488

Internal Close Date:
February 5, 2026

External Close Date:
February 19, 2026

Anticipated

Start Date:

Immediately

Required Certifications & Qualifications

A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment is required

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous experience working with special education students

* Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students

Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

* Ability to carry out instructions/lesson plans

* Modify tasks in live time as needed

* Ability to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence

* Effective use of written and verbal communication skills

* Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others

* Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs

* Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs

* Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living as needed for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities

* Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed

* Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives

* Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision

Additional Duties

* Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator

Terms of Employment

* 184 Days

* Step 1- $18.05 per hour

* Active Para educator Union Members stay on current step

Work Schedule

* 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 8:35-3:35 (M-F)

All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact .

* District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.