Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraeducator - Special Education
Date Posted:
7/21/2026
Location:
Stonington High School
Date Available:
08/25/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
POSITION: Part-time PreK Paraeducator
SCHOOL: Stonington High School
START DATE: August 25, 2026
REMUNERATION: Paraeducators' Collective Bargaining Agreement (attached)
SCHEDULE
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Monday through Friday
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8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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25 hours per week
OVERVIEW:
Responsible for, under the supervision of certified/licensed staff, feeding (snacks); toileting (including toilet training); clothing routines and other hygiene duties; preparing and assisting with classroom activities including one-on-one or small group social, behavioral, and academic support; reading to students; proper handling of bodily fluids in compliance with OSHA and Board of Education regulations; supporting the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs; preparing and utilizing specialized materials and/or equipment (i.e. communication devices, wheelchairs, visual schedules, etc.); assisting with non-instructional tasks as needed; performing other duties relating to bus loading/unloading, securing students into car seats, playground/recess control, lunchroom monitoring, answering phones and other assignments as designated by the building administration or supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
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One of the following:
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Associate's degree or higher
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Earned 60 or more college credits
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Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment
REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be able to work with children of all ages and possibly with special needs, including but not limited to Autistic, physically, and mentally handicapped students.
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May be required to assist children of all ages in toileting, hygiene, feeding (snacks), and assisting with homework, recess, lunch duty, and bus duty.
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Must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) and to be able to communicate with staff and students.
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May be required to lift objects (up to 20 pounds in weight). Must be able to bend, lift, stand, and talk.
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Must be able to follow a rotating schedule
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Must have basic computer knowledge. Experience with Google Suite preferred.
