What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Orange East Supervisory Union?
Thetford Elementary School, a kindergarten through sixth grade school, is seeking to hire two paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year.The Paraprofessional is responsible for supporting students and collaborating with teachers within the school setting by performing a variety of supportive activities within a diverse population of students.Performance Responsibilities: -Works with individual/small/large groups of students to reinforce instruction and support student learning. -Supports classroom teachers in curriculum delivery, activity modification, and other curriculum implementation duties as assigned. -Supports student accommodations and modifications to classroom curricula and provides re-instruction for specific students (under supervision of appropriate professionals). -Implements curriculum materials under the supervision of a classroom teacher and/or special educator.
- Assists students with work completion within classroom & guided study settings. -Provides assistance in meeting targeted instruction goals and objectives. -Assists with general classroom behavior management procedures. -Documents student progress/performance.
- Attends team meetings as requested. -Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and field trips. -Utilizes appropriate building systems for communicating questions and/or concerns. -Reports all student safety issues to immediate supervisor and/or building administrator.
- Sensitive to the need for confidentiality in dealing with student/school/district matters.This position is part of the Orange East Education Association's (OEEA) Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement. A complete job description is available by contacting pamela.easton@oesu.org Compensation: This position pays between $19.22 and $29.72 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined by the districts collective bargaining agreement, which considers factors such as degree level and years of service.To apply for this position, interested candidates need to complete the school spring application and include: a cover letter, resume, three current letters of recommendation (and if applicable, transcripts to verify an Associate's Degree or higher. An unofficial transcript is acceptable).
Salary : $19 - $30