What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator - Group 1 (2024-2025 Summer) position at Norwalk Public Schools?
- 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
- 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
- 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, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
- Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist
- 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
JobID: 9456
Position Type:
Afterschool/Summer School/Tutor/Afterschool/Summer School
Afterschool/Summer School/Tutor/Afterschool/Summer School
Date Posted:
1/30/2025
1/30/2025
Location:
Summer School Session (Districtwide)
Summer School Session (Districtwide)
Date Available:
June/2025
June/2025
2025 SUMMER - EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
PARAEDUCATOR
DISTRICTWIDE
POSITION DESCRIPTIONPARAEDUCATOR
DISTRICTWIDE
Under the direct supervision of a special education, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.
Essential Functions
All Paraeducators
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications/Certificates
Salary: In accordance with collective bargaining agreement
Group: One
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Apply at
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.
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click “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 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.
01.30.2025
