2026 Extended School Year (ESY) Paraeducator

Required Certifications & Qualifications

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 providing support to assigned students while simultaneously building independence as appropriate
• Work with other students in the classroom as needed, under the direction of the classroom/special education teachers
• 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 and other students in the classroom
• 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
• 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

Terms of Employment

• Monday - Thursday 8:45am - 12:15pm
• Staff should be available for the full program period
• The salary will be aligned with the candidate's experience and skill set.

All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.

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