Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator

Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator Quaker Hill Elementary School - Quaker Hill, CT 06375 Description Waterford Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator at Quaker Hill Elementary School to assist students of all grade levels with special needs. Current college students or high school graduates seeking school based experience are encouraged to apply. This position is available immediately through the end of the 2025-26 school year. 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. Qualifications High School Diploma is required. A Para-Pro Certificate, an Associates Degree or 60 college credits desired but not required. Wage is $17.00 per hour. Link to job description listed below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q_iy9qfBbLd9K3ZtP055BDXIeVgSkMFX/view?usp=drive_link