Paraeducator (Grade 1)

Paraeducator (Grade 1) JobID: 6302 Position Type: Paraeducator & Head Teacher/Non-Certified Teacher Date Posted: 3/11/2026 Location: Ross/Woodward School (PreK-8)

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TITLE: Paraeducator (Local Union 3429) SALARY: $23,524 - $31,271 REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor/Director

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Teacher will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports each childs emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. • Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities. • Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies. • Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth. • Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child. • Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child. • Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social. • Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each childs self-concept. • Attends all parent meetings as required. • Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program. • Provide for students physical needs, including diapering

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical Demands of the Job • Adheres to federal, state and municipal physical health guidelines including immunization, employment physical and required health and safety training. • The physical ability to frequently lift, move or hold children with a range of weight from 10-60 pounds (occasionally the job will require lifting, moving or holding children more than 60 pounds). • The physical ability to participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor. • The physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations. • The ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 10-Month work year. • Local 3429, Group I. • The New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment of Assistant Teachers.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated by provisions of the Board of Educations policy on evaluating personnel.