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Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1 (2025-2026 SY) at Norwalk Public Schools

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Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1 (2025-2026 SY)

JobID: 9844

Position Type:
Specialized Learning/Paraeducator - Special Education

Date Posted:
8/19/2025

Location:
Cranbury Elementary School

Date Available:
August/2025

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2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1)
CRANBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a special education 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 the 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 the curriculum
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Special Education Paraeducators

Perform all responsibilities listed above for all paraeducators and
Follow teacher’s oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program
Provide escort and mobility assistance to students
Assist and support students during community-based activities, including, but not limited to, job coach activities
Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation and/or feeding
Implement behavioral programs developed by the teacher
Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher
Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents

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 positively 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, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist

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 required
Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
For Special Education Paraeducators—specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
May require fluency in Spanish
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday – Friday (27.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)
Group: One
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Work year:    August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)
Benefits:    Limited Available

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www.norwalkps.org/applynow
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

08.19.2025

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