Paraeducator

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Paraeducator

? Date Posted:
1/21/2026

? Location:
New London High School Campus

? Closing Date:
Until Filled

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POSITION OVERVIEW: To support teachers by assisting with classroom instruction, management, and non-instructional tasks that promote student learning. Paraeducators help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that nurtures both the academic and social-emotional development of students in New London's diverse, internationally minded school community.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under supervision of a licensed teacher, sets up, distributes, and collects instructional materials.
• Assists in classroom management and instructional support of students.
• Supports the teacher with non-instructional tasks (e.g., supervision, organization).
• Participates in in-service training and professional development.
• Follows program rules, guidelines, and regulations.
• Performs related tasks as assigned by the teacher, principal, or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree, 60 college credits, or High School Diploma with a passing score on the ParaPro Exam.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be established by the Board.

SALARY: $18.82 per hour

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.