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Ellington Board of Education

Full Time Paraeducator

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Ellington, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$39,399 / year median in Connecticut

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Full Time Paraeducator Ellington Board of Education Ellington Board of Education - Ellington, Connecticut Job Details

Job ID:

5909385

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Description:

Ellington Public Schools is seeking applications for multiple full-time special education paraeducators, Grades K-12. Candidate should have Physical Management Training (PMT), or be willing to participate in PMT training. Seeking skilled individual to support social skills, life skills and academics. Candidate should have knowledge of de-escalation techniques as well as ability to support student in early readiness skills.

Qualifications:

Minimum of high school diploma required. Candidate will be required to submit to a state and national criminal history check as well as a DCF search.

Working Conditions:

This position is a contracted 10-month position with benefits and follows the school calendar.

Application Procedure:

Please apply online, including a resume listing three references and a cover letter addressed to Dr. Kristy LaPorte, Director of Special Services, PO Box 179, 47 Main Street, Ellington, CT 06029.

Selection Procedure:

Applicants chosen for an initial interview will be contacted.

Position Type:

Full-time