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.
Special Education Paraeducator, 32.5 Hours/week Newtown Public Schools - 3.7 Newtown, CT Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Working with students Full Job Description Newtown High School 12 Berkshire Road Sandy Hook, CT 06482 May 26, 2026
Title:
Special Education Paraeducator, 32.5
Hours/week School:
Newtown High School Starting Date :
August 24, 2026
Responsibilities:
Work under the direction of special education teacher(s) to support individuals and/or small groups of students in all areas of academics Ability to positively support the development of social-emotional skills
Ability to implement behavior support strategies and collect data, as needed Ability to support student use of various learning strategies Ability to support independent living skills, as needed Provide assistance to teacher(s) in classroom tasks Assist in other various capacities, as needed Specific duties will vary based on grade level, content area, and student needs
Skills Required:
Ability to assist in classroom instruction to support student learning Ability to follow through on direction(s) Ability to establish positive rapport with students Possess strong teamwork and communication skills Ability to remain calm, neutral and patient Adapt easily to change
Qualifications:
Must have completed the equivalent of 2 years of study at an institution of higher education, OR earned an Associate's Degree (or higher), OR attained a passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
Remuneration:
As per the paraeducator union contract. The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you! Interested candidates must apply online through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
