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Monroe Public Schools has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.
Paraeducator 30 hours - Monroe Oxford Community Program - 2 positions
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Category: Paraeducators/Paraeducator Special Education - High School
Date Posted: 7/16/2026
Location: Masuk High School
Date of Availability: 08/26/2026
Date Closing: 08/21/2026
Support Paraeducator (Special Education) - 30 Hours each - 2 positions - Monroe Oxford Community Program
Purpose Statement
The job of Paraeducator - Special Education was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom, resource room or a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during classroom and non-classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.
This job reports to assigned Administrator.
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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to: perform basic math (including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios); know the English language/grammar; read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats; and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: movement; medical equipment; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.
ABILITY is required to perform the following job functions: communicating and ability to work with diverse groups of children; establishing a supportive and compassionate relationship with assigned students and staff; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
Also, ability is required to collate data, schedule activities, and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Student Van Driver
CT Class V endorsement - Training provided by the Monroe Public Schools. All expenses incurred, while obtaining the endorsement, will be paid for by the Monroe Public Schools for those employees designated by the administration to require this endorsement.
Experience Job related experience is desired.
Education Targeted job related education that meets organizations prerequisite requirements.
High School diploma or successful completion of college level coursework or successful completion of Para Pro Assessment is desired.