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Paraeducator FT

WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS·Waterford, Connecticut

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

The paraeducator assists certified staff with students in the classroom to help meet instructional goals and objectives. They work as part of a team to support the educational environment for students in grades PK-12.

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  • Quaker Hill Elementary School - Quaker Hill, CT 06375Waterford Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator at Quaker Hill Elementary School. Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, a paraeducator assists staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL. Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.” The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students. According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state. The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body. QualificationsA Para-Pro Certificate, Associate's Degree or 60 college credits is required. Wage is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. https://waterford.ss16.sharpschool.com/our_district/departments/hr/contracts/waterford_paraprofessionals
  • Link to job description listed below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q_iy9qfBbLd9K3ZtP055BDXIeVgSkMFX/view?usp=drive_link

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Para-Pro Certificate, an Associate's Degree, or have completed 60 college credits. The role requires a team-oriented individual capable of working under the direct supervision of certified staff.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Team collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Instructional support
  • Classroom assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Waterford, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
Application
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WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is hiring in Waterford, Connecticut. It operates in education administration programs. Team size: 51-200 employees. Headquarters: WATERFORD, Connecticut. This opening is listed as other.

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
Size51-200 employees
HQWATERFORD, Connecticut
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