Job Description:
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1)
NARAMAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ALL PARAEDUCATORS:
- CANDIDATE MUST SPEAK TO AND UNDERSTAND THE SCHOOLS MAGNET PHILOSOPHY. THIS IS A NON-NEGOTIABLE.
- 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 teachers 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
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- 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
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 or Principal
- Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education or Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATES:
- High school diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
- Bachelors Degree, preferred
- Associates Degree in education or related field, or ParaPro Certificate, or two (2) years of college
- Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
- Language proficiency in Spanish, French Haitian Creole is very helpful.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
Days: Monday - Friday (15 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)
Salary: In accordance with collective bargaining agreement
Group: One
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Work Year: August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)
Benefits: Limited Available