Para Educator - Special Education (1:1)

An opportunity to Inspire, Challenge, and Empower!

Posting Information: We are currently hiring a Para Educator - Special Education (1:1) to join our team at Mountain View Elementary for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. Apply by December 29th, 2025 2025 for best consideration.

Interview Process: Applicants are encouraged to apply by the deadline provided above. If selected for an interview, you will be invited to complete an Asynchronous Virtual Interview. Candidates chosen for a second round interview will participate in an in-person interview at a date to be determined.

Schedule: 190 days per school year (inclusive of 10 holidays); 6.5 hours per day; M-F. This position is temporary for the 25/26 school year, but may be extended into future school years based on student enrollment, funding, and program need.

Location: Mountain View Elementary

Salary: $25.03 - $28.18 per hour, depending on experience. Salary Range is based on the 25/26 ESP Salary Schedule.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

Benefits: 12 sick leave days; 10 paid holidays; 6 personal leave days (to be deducted from sick leave); 5 bereavement leave days; (leave to be pro-rated by employee's scheduled work days for the school year); health insurance benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; other fringe benefits as allowed under under School Board Policies and Procedures and the Educational Support Personnel Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Overview

One-on-one Para Educators support the Shelton School District's Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plans through supporting and assisting with the supervision and instruction of students. This includes supporting the student's goals as outlined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP), supporting the maintenance of positive student behavior, preparing and organizing classroom materials, cleaning and disinfecting toys and mats, providing one-on-one tutoring, assisting with classroom management, providing instructional assistance, conducting family involvement activities, providing support in learning centers, assisting with the implementation of student educational plans, and providing instructional support services under the direct supervision of a teacher.

Requirements:

• Completed two (2) years (72 quarter credits) of study at an institution of higher learning OR AA degree from an approved institution, OR completion of the ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a Federal criminal background check.
• Ability to complete 28 hours of District provided training within the first school year of employment as required by statute.
• Successful experiencing working with students with developmental disabilities (preferred, not required).
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement new strategies and techniques.
• Ability and willingness to work with students with varying disabilities both cognitive and physical.
• Possession of excellent communication skills including active listening and two-way communication.
• Ability and willingness to maintain an upbeat, positive, and collaborative demeanor.
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality and tact in all aspects of employment.
• Ability and willingness to incorporate lightheartedness and humor into the workplace.
• Ability and willingness to make independent decisions as well as work collaboratively with other staff.
• Ability and willingness to admit faults and learn from mistakes.
• Ability and willingness to apply policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations accurately.
• Ability and willingness to effectively and efficiently perform work in a fast paced environment with competing demands through organization, attention to detail, and prioritization.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse students, staff, and families.
• Ability and willingness to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions

• Assists with development and implementation of students’ Individual Education Programs (IEP's) and developing students’ skills in daily living, physical, social, communication, and behavior.
• Depending on the assignment administers first aid, medical assistance, physical support, and personal care for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or children with disabilities.
• Supervises students in a variety of settings
• Supports classroom teachers including but not limited to
• • Providing instruction under the supervision of the teacher;
  • Conducting family engagement activities;
  • Preparing and organizing classroom materials;
  • Cleaning and disinfecting toys and mats;
  • Providing support in learning centers;
  • Assisting in the implementation of student educational plans;
  • Assisting with classroom management.
• Attends trainings and meetings as appropriate or directed.
• Develops and maintains professional, positive relationships with staff, students, and families.
• Collaborates with staff to achieve student, class, building, and District goals.
• Other duties as assigned.