Extended School Year - Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1 (Summer 2026)

Extended School Year - Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1 (Summer 2026) JobID: 10162

Posting Information

• Date Posted: 4/20/2026
• Location: Districtwide
• Date Available: June/2026

Extended School Year (Summer 2026)

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

Essential Functions

• Assist in the implementation of board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Follow school safety policies to ensure student safety.
• Follow the teacher’s oral or written directions accurately.
• 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 attendance records.
• 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 in using computers, iPads, or other media to access curriculum.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of 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 job coach activities.
• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills such as hygiene, transportation, self‑management, food preparation, and/or feeding.
• Implement behavioral programs developed by the teacher.
• Collect data on student learning activity as directed by the teacher.
• Provide information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for parent communication.

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 accurately.
• 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 through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.
• Maintain 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, 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 two years of college required.
• Two years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting preferred.
• Experience working with students who have high management needs preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish may be required.
• Other qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the superintendent or board.

Salary: $25.74 – $30.68 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. Employment discrimination is prohibited on the basis 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.