Educational Paraprofessional

Job Description:

Samuel Staples Elementary School has several openings for special education paraeducators.

Available: Commencing with the 2024-2025 school year. Official start date will be August 27, 2024.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 6.25 hours per day when school is in session for students and one day prior to students returning to school after the summer break (181 days per school year)

Qualifications:

• Must have two years of college credit; OR Associates Degree or higher; OR must provide evidence of having passed the State Board of Education adopted paraprofessional assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of those topics. (In Connecticut, the ParaPro Examination is the recognized assessment.)

• Previous experience working with young children in a school setting a plus

• Must be flexible, creative, have a good sense of humor, and demonstrate strong organizational skills

• Must be highly motivated and self-directed

Salary and Benefits: Per collective bargaining unit agreement. Comprehensive benefits. Salary in range of $18.00/hour to $19.87/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Assist student in one-to-one instruction and/or provide support for special education students in the general education classroom

• Implement IEP goals as directed by the Special Education teacher

• Collect data regarding student performance in the resource room and/or general education classroom

Applications will only be accepted online at the district Web site: www.er9.org A direct link to the application page is: http://www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp/

Applicants must submit the following:

• Formal letter of application addressed to Katherine Matz, Director of Special Education

• Three letters of recommendation

• Transcripts from post-secondary education

• If applicable, evidence of passing grade on ParaPro Exam

• Internal applicants need only to submit a letter of application with an updated resume to the Director of Special Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Easton Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.