Paraeducator at Brooklyn School District in Brooklyn, CT

Job description

Position Purpose - Paraeducator working with students in grades PK-8, or as assigned Essential Job Functions - Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. - Assists professional staff - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. - Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. - Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc. - Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. - May include use of PMT strategies, following the completion of training. - Assist students with personal care (i.e. toileting, feeding ,positioning) Additional Duties - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. - Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills. - Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Qualifications Profile - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: - High School Diploma with passing grade on Para Pathway Assessment or Associate's Degree or higher required. - Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable. Salary & Benefits: Hourly rate & benefits are included in the 1303 Bargaining Unit contract. Position type: Support Staff / Paraprofessional School / site: Brooklyn Public Schools Date available: 08/26/2026 Closing date: Once filled