Job Description
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union
Job Description
Title: STEP Paraeducator Employment Category: Classified Wage Grade: 4 ($19.96-$27.81)
Union:
FLSA: Non Exempt Rev. 8/4/25
Reports to: WSESU Director of Special Education and/or designee
Job Summary:
Plays an integral role in the delivery of educational services to meet the needs of assigned students. Works closely with instructors and other members of the student’s educational and behavioral team
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education Experience in behavior intervention
Responsibilities & Performance Expectations:
Assist in academic instructional delivery as determined by the child’s educational team. Work contracted hours and report to assigned duties, including outdoor supervision of students during all types of weather. Implement student behavior plans with fidelity, including accurate collection of student behavioral data according to behavioral intervention plan. Maintain an understanding of the student’s emotional and/or physical limitations. Attend all in-service and required training/student team meetings pertaining to the position. Address students’ behavioral and academic needs throughout the school day across all environments and support other adults in following individual student protocols. Submission of required paperwork within timelines to appropriate supervisors. Maintain positive working relationships with special educators, supervisors, students, teachers and administrators. Proficient use of technology or specific software for behavioral or academic purposes; must be proficient in use of Google platform (e-mail, Google Docs, Google Sheets). Knowledge of and adherence of all safety protocols. Assist in personal care for students as required by IEP need. Communicate regularly with supervisors in order to receive instructions for implementing activities and programs (educational and behavioral). Must demonstrate ability to problem solve, adjust programming when appropriate, and manage student behavioral crisis using a team approach CPI certified for de-escalation and restraint techniques. Physical ability to escort, transport and physically intervene with students when indicated with the ability to lift and carry students when required.
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location. Most activities are performed in an office setting and indoors.
Physical Requirements:
The position requires frequent lifting, carrying, walking, bending, standing, stooping, and physical intervention in order to maintain a safe student environment.
Attendance. Reliable attendance at work and punctuality is required for the position. The Employee must also be able to participate in required meetings and/or trainings that are held outside of the normal work day or work hours. Employee must be willing and able to work evenings and/or weekends as needed to effectively meet the expectations of the job. This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities and qualifications that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement:
WSESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.