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Job Title: Paraeducator - Group 1 (2024-2025 SY)
Job Location: South Norwalk Elementary School, 46 Concord Street, Norwalk, CT, 06853
Beginning: Oct 15, 2024
Deadline: Dec 14, 2024**
District: Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk, CT 06852
Telephone: 203-854-4024 EXT 44024
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Job Description:
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1)
SOUTH NORWALK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ALL PARAEDUCATORS:
  • Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
  • Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
  • Follow 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 to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
  • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
 
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Effective, active listening skills
  • Ability to record data with accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
  • Organizational and problem solving skills
 
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
  • Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
  • Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
  • Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor or Principal
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education or Supervisor
 
QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATES:
  • High school diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
  • Associate’s Degree in education or related field, or ParaPro Certificate, or two (2) years of college
  • Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
 
Days:                      Monday – Friday (37.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)
Salary:                    In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
Bargaining Unit:   NFEP
Group:                    One
Benefits:                Medical, Dental, Vision as well as others

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
**** REAP Applicants: If you want to notify the school district of your interest in this job, click here.