Paraeducator

Date Posted: 12/18/2025 Location: District-Wide Date Available: asap Job Posting Special Education Paraeducator Location To be determined, Orange Public School District, Orange, CT Qualifications Strong work ethic Oral and/or written references from colleagues and/or supervisors testifying to the candidate’s qualifications A passing grade on the ParaPro Exam or Associate's Degree Experience implementing Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) is highly preferred. Requirements Essential experience: working with children (preferably in an educational setting) Following lesson plans and instructional objectives Connecting with students Facilitating learning Collaborating with colleagues (preferably in an educational setting) Adhering to student privacy and confidentiality policies With flexibility Responsibilities Under the direction and supervision of the classroom and/or special education teacher, a paraprofessional will: Provide instructional assistance under the direction of the classroom or resource room teacher, in one‑to‑one or small group settings Learn and implement behavioral support plans Work with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class Provide behavioral support which may include physical management (training provided annually) Implement Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI), as planned by the Special Education Teacher/Team Collect and chart data as instructed by an educational team Support/monitor/assist student(s) during sensory breaks or other break/reinforcement periods Communicate student needs and progress with classroom and resource teacher Maintain strict confidentiality in regard to all aspects of student program, progress, etc. Provide instructional and/or behavioral support for students in the general education setting Ride the van/bus to monitor special education safety needs, if necessary Assist students with self‑care needs (e.g., potty training, toothbrushing), if needed Additional responsibilities as assigned Engage in duties such as, but not limited to, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal duties Term/Duration This position is available immediately and is for the 2025‑26 school year. Workdays follow the Orange Public Schools Student Calendar, therefore work is available on school days and days per contract agreement for 6.5 hours a day and 32.5 hours per week. Salary Follows Union Contract. NOTE: A stipend may be offered to the successful candidate who is a BCaBA (Board‑Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) Application Process To complete an online application. Go to Select “Departments”. Select “Employment”. Please upload a cover letter, a resume, and reference letters with your online application. Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed. It is the Board of Education’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and that qualified applicants for employment will be recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit, without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. The employment policies and practices of the Board are to ensure that all qualified employees are treated equally with no discrimination in employment, compensation, opportunities for advancement (including promotions and transfers), training, and discipline based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability or veteran status or any other protected basis. Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:45:32 AM CST. Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orange, CT Public Schools