Top 102 Para educator Jobs in Wethersfield Ct

Paraeducator-Kindergarten (5 Openings)
Wethersfield Public Schools —Wethersfield, CT
- $20.54 - $25.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Math
- Associate's degree
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Paraeducator
Wethersfield Public Schools —Wethersfield, CT
- $20.54 - $25.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Associate's degree
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Paraeducator, Special Education, Full-Time (Union)
Glastonbury Public Schools —Glastonbury, CT
- Full-time
- Entry level
Classroom Paraeducator, Part-Time (Union)
Glastonbury Public Schools —Glastonbury, CT
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Entry level
Paraeducator - Inclusion (FLEX)
Consolidated School District of New Britain —New Britain, CT
- From $21.07 an hour
- Classroom
- Elementary school
- Entry level
Paraeducator - Pathways
Consolidated School District of New Britain —New Britain, CT
- From $21.07 an hour
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Communication skills
Paraeducator - Inclusion
Consolidated School District of New Britain —New Britain, CT
- From $21.07 an hour
- Classroom
- Elementary school
- Entry level
Paraeducator - KEY
Consolidated School District of New Britain —New Britain, CT
- From $21.07 an hour
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Entry level
Paraeducator - Bridges
Consolidated School District of New Britain —New Britain, CT
- From $21.07 an hour
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Entry level
Paraeducator
Newington SD —Newington, CT
- $18.50 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
12d
Paraeducator, Benhaven School
Benhaven Inc —Wallingford, CT
- $19.00 - $22.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Paraeducator - River Street School - JOB ID# 14162
Capitol Region Education Council —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
13d
Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator
ESS Education —New Britain, CT
- $18.57 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Paraeducator - Next Step
Vernon Public Schools —Vernon Rockville, CT
- $26 - $27 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Public school
12d
Paraeducator - Preschool
Consolidated School District of New Britain —New Britain, CT
- From $21.07 an hour
- Sanitation
- Preschool
- Elementary school
Special Education Paraeducator, TEMPORARY, Full-Time (Non-Union)
Glastonbury Public Schools —Glastonbury, CT
- Temporary
- Entry level
Paraeducator - CHS
Cromwell Public Schools —Cromwell, CT
- $23.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Quick Apply
14d
Paraeducator - Special Education
Consolidated School District of New Britain —New Britain, CT
- From $21.07 an hour
- School
- Entry level
Paraeducator- 1 Year (CMS)
Cromwell Public Schools —Cromwell, CT
- $23.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- Associate's degree
Quick Apply
9d
Paraeducator - Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Consolidated School District of New Britain —New Britain, CT
- From $21.07 an hour
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Entry level

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Paraeducator-Kindergarten (5 Openings)

Wethersfield Public Schools -
Wethersfield, CT

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$20.54 - $25.12 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Student supervision
Social skills building
Classroom active supervision
In-person tutoring
Teacher collaboration
Coaching
Differentiated instruction
Small group instruction
Academic interventions
Classroom organization for children
Child safety supervision
Working with students
Student behavior monitoring
Literacy education
Paraprofessional Certification
Elementary school teaching experience
Positive behavior support strategies
Experience working with elementary school students
Associate's degree
Student safety monitoring
Working with youth
Entry level
Under 1 year
Group tutoring

Full Job Description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Paraeducator January 2024

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Position: Paraeducator - Kindergarten

Location: Elementary Schools (1 at each of the 5 elementary schools)

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: August 26, 2026

Compensation: $20.54-$25.12 per hour worked

Work Year: 10-month position, 35 hours per week (late August to mid-June)

Daily Hours: Monday � Friday (start and end times may vary based on building assignment; includes 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Benefits: As a paraeducator working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible for various benefits including paid sick time, paid personal days, and retirement benefits. Health care, life insurance, or disability benefits are also associated with this position for work. his position is affiliated with the secretary / clerical / paraeducator / tutor union and will be eligible for all terms and conditions of employment for tutors as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (2024-2027).

The Wethersfield Public Schools has multiple openings (5) for 35 hours per week Kindergarten Paraeducators. The kindergarten Paraeducator supports the classroom teacher in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment for young students. This position assists children in developing independence with routines, transitions, social skills, and self-regulation throughout the school day. The paraeducator provides instructional support in literacy and early academics through small-group work, guided practice, and differentiated assistance. Collaboration with the teacher and consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations are essential to promoting student growth and success.

Candidates must be aware the district reserves the right to move paraeducators between assignments/schools during the school year at its discretion in order to efficiently support and service our students. Additionally, some assignments may require the paraeducator to be assigned to a daily work schedule beyond the student school day in order to provide necessary adult supervision for students at all times (i.e., bus ride supervisor before/after school).

Duties of the position include the following:

Support students in following daily routines such as arrival, centers, cleanup, and dismissal while promoting independence
Assist with smooth transitions between activities and school spaces by providing visual, verbal, and physical prompts
Model and reinforce social skills, including turn-taking, cooperative play, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions
Help students develop self-regulation by implementing calming strategies, sensory supports, and proactive behavior prompts
Participate in professional learning related to the role (e.g., science of reading, mathematics) and implement the practices - August training days
Provide support during literacy instruction, including phonemic awareness, letter recognition, early writing, and reading behaviors
Assist with academic tasks across content areas by reinforcing teacher instruction, guiding practice, and supporting small groups
Facilitate structured play and learning centers by helping students engage, stay on task, and complete activities successfully
Encourage independence with self-help skills such as managing materials, preparing for recess, and organizing personal items
Collect academic and behavioral data
Interact positively with staff and students
Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students, and operational concerns
Promote good public relations by professional appearance, attitude, and conversation
Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper government authority
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by certified staff, Principal, and/or other Administrators

Qualifications:

Hold Associates Degree, have completed a minimum of 60 college credit hours, or have successfully completed the ParaPro Assessment or Bachelor's degree preferred;
Interaction among children

Position Requirements:

To support a strong start to the school year, new hires are required to attend up to three August professional development sessions. These sessions are paid at the hourly rate.
Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors, and/or phone
Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push, and/or pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 10 pounds
Assist in the restraint, movement, or other emergency weight-bearing assistance of students
AllInterested candidates must apply online athttp://www.generalasp.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and to other designated youth groups. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109

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Paraeducator-Kindergarten (5 Openings)

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Paraeducator, Special Education, Full-Time (Union)

Classroom Paraeducator, Part-Time (Union)

Paraeducator - Inclusion (FLEX)

Paraeducator - Pathways

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Paraeducator - KEY

Paraeducator - Bridges

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Paraeducator - Preschool

Special Education Paraeducator, TEMPORARY, Full-Time (Non-Union)

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Paraeducator - Special Education

Paraeducator- 1 Year (CMS)

Paraeducator - Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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