Paraeducator- Classification II, Category - Preschool , JTPS

Para educator
- Classification II, Category A
- Preschool 1:1, JTPS

• Date Posted: 2/5/2026
• Location:
  
  John Trumbull Primary School
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP
• Closing Date: 02/26/2026

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 : #2490

Internal Close Date: February 12, 2026

External Close Date: February 26, 2026

Anticipated

Start Date:

ASAP

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. Must hold BT Certification (obtained externally or through the district).

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 physical or mental 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 Interim 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.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:35:32 AM CST.

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