Elementary Paraeducators

Colchester School District is seeking Elementary Paraeducators for the 2026-2027 school year!

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Paraeducator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Paraeducator will assist classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers in meeting the instructional needs of assigned students.

WAGE CATEGORY: Grades 1-5, depending on education. Non-Exempt (hourly) Pay rate based on education & experience/placement on grid. 2026-2027 pay grid TBD.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal or Designee in consultation with classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers, coordinators and/or administrators. This evaluation process will be consistent with that described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students.
• Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping.
• Title 1 Paraeducators will be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teachers) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned.
• Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested.
• Supervise and manage students, as assigned.
• Correct student work; assist with routine clerical functions.
• Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities.
• Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files.
• Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Noise Level in the work environment is moderate
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds