Paraeducator

Para educator

The Woodstock Academy Student Services - Woodstock, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job : 5877222

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Working with students to develop their independent skills within the mainstream classrooms, resource rooms, non-academic times, and other duties, as assigned.

The successful candidate will:

• Promote 21 st century educational excellence through the vigorous support of the mission and goals ofTheWoodstock Academy;and
• Facilitate individual, departmental, and school excellence through the support of high-quality personnel, reinforcement of best instructional practices, encouragement of a culture of collaboration, and a focus on student learning.

Minimum qualifications:

• Associates degreeor successful results ofpara-professional test is required;
• Enjoyworkingwith adolescents;
• Prior background in working in educational settings and/or willingness to train in support of meeting specialized student needs;
• Academic skills to work within core academic areas. Emphasis on Math or English;
• Ability to work well, coordinate and participate with faculty, staff, students, and administration;
• Certification to drive school vehicle or willingness to become certified. Must have valid driver's license and safe driving record;
• Strong professional ethics and boundaries;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Demonstrated excellence in human relations;
• Any combination of experience, training, aptitude, or education which provides the required skills, abilities, and professional maturity;
• As part of our encouragement of a culture of collaboration, any other additional educational and/or athletic related certifications or licensing preferred, specifically ABA and/or evidence-based reading/mathinterventionprograms;
• Positive attitude, integrity, collaboration skills, cooperative attitude, and a sense of humor essential; and
• Applicant must pass a background check.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Katie Lusa , Director of Human Resources
• Bowen Building
• Woodstock, Connecticut 06281
• Phone:  x1144
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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