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Paraeducator - Special Ed

Stonington School District · Mystic, CT

Posted Oct 14, 2026

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Job description

- Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraeducator - Special Education - Date Posted:
10/14/2026 - Location:
West Vine Street School - Date Available:
TBD - Closing Date:
Until Filled - One of the following:
- Associate's degree or higher
- Earned 60 or more college credits
- Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment
- Must be able to work with children of all ages and possibly with special needs, including but not limited to, Autistic, physically handicapped, and mentally handicapped students.
- May be required to assist children of all ages in toileting, hygiene, feeding (snacks), and assisting with homework, recess, lunch duty, and bus duty.
- Must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) and to be able to communicate with staff and students.
- May be required to lift objects (up to 20 pounds in weight). Must be able to bend, lift, stand, and talk.
- Must be able to follow a rotating schedule
- Must have basic computer knowledge. Experience with Google Suite preferred.
| Paraeducator - Special Ed | JobID: 1337 |
POSITION: Paraeducator - Special Education
SCHOOL: West Vine Street School
START DATE: TBD
OPENINGS:
1 Full-time position: 32.5 hours per week
REMUNERATION: Paraeducators' Collective Bargaining Agreement (attached)
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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