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Windham Public Schools lists this Special Education Paraprofessional opportunity in willimantic, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 6465
Position Type:
Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Paraeducator: Special Education
Date Posted:
8/14/2026
Location:
Sweeney Elementary School
(High-Needs School)
Position Description:
Assist the classroom teacher by helping physically, mentally, and/or educationally disadvantaged students acquire skills that will broaden their educational experiences and contribute to their development, and assist in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students.
Essential Functions:
Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups.
Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements, including IEP goals.
Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary
Receive oral or written instructions from the supervising teacher
Maintain student records, including progress reports, attendance, and other relevant information.
Record student learning data as directed
Assist in the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
Communicate positively with parents on the progress of students
Act as an expert classroom support to substitute in the absence of the teacher
Assist students with classwork
Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Attend meetings and professional development training as required
Prepare materials for class projects
Interact positively with staff, students, and parents
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/Principal
Knowledge/Skills:
Experience working with young children
Ability to implement behavioral goals
Ability to understand child development
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Practical, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem-solving skills
Qualifications:
4-year degree preferred
2 years' experience with children
Associate's degree or ParaPathways certificate
Teaching experience desired
Experience working in a school setting; public school preferred
Experience working with students with special needs
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
Days: Monday - Friday
Salary: $17.08 - $21.44 per hour (Subject to change following ratified contract negotiations).
This position is benefits eligible:
School Calendar: 15 sick days, 5 Personal
Medical: State Partnership Plan
Dental: Guardian
Vision: EyeMed
Apply at: Windham Public Schools (
WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students nd to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.
Worksite address
willimantic, CT, 06226, US
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