Job Description
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL
EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR BUS RIDER GROUP 1
TRACEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the direct supervision of a special education, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.
Essential Functions:
Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
Receive and follow oral or written instructions from special education teacher or supervisor including health or safety plans, IEPs or 504 accommodation plans
Immediately report accidents, assaults, destruction of property, and abusive behavior to the transportation supervisor and building supervisor
Immediately report parental concerns to the transportation supervisor and building supervisor
Ensure that students wait, board and depart buses in a safe and orderly fashion
Work with drivers and transportation supervisor in resolving problems with students
Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques
Adhere to all district health and safety policies
Ability to demonstrate highly effective organizational and problem solving skills
Must possess the ability to maintain student discipline including effective positive verbal direction and verbal de-escalation strategies and ensure that student behavior is not a distraction to the driver
Must possess the ability to interact with unique students, parents, and faculty in a positive and proper manner
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
May be required to document attendance on the bus on a form prescribed by the District
Special Education Paraeducators Perform all responsibilities listed above for all paraeducators and
Follow teacher's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program
Provide escort and mobility assistance to students
Assist and support students during community-based activities including, but not limited to job coach activities
Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation and/or feeding
Implement behavioral programs developed by teacher
Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher
Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents 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, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist Qualifications/Certificates High School diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
Bachelor's Degree, Preferred
Associate's Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two (2) years of college required
Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
For Special Education Paraeducators�specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
May require fluency in Spanish
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate Days:
Monday � Friday (37.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)
Salary:
$25.74-$30.68
Group:
One
Bargaining Unit:
NFEP
Work year: August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)
Benefits:
Limited Available :
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
06.04.2026
