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Regular Ed Pre-K Paraeducator

Windham Public Schools

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Location
Willimantic, CT
Schedule
Contract
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Job overview

The Regular Ed Pre‑K Paraeducator assists classroom teachers by supporting physically, mentally, and educationally disadvantaged students, helping with individualized instruction, IEP goals, and classroom logistics while fostering a positive learning environment and maintaining records and communication with parents and staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Experience Working With Young ChildrenImplement Behavioral GoalsUnderstand Child DevelopmentCommunicate Ideas ClearlyActive ListeningWork Effectively With OthersOrganizational and Problem Solving

Qualifications

4-Year Degree Preferred2 Years Experience With ChildrenAssociate's Degree or Para Pro CertificateTeaching Experience DesiredExperience Working in School SettingExperience Working With Students With Special NeedsBilingual Spanish/English Preferred

Full job description

Regular Ed Pre-K Paraeducator JobID: 6470

  • Position Type:

Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Paraeducator: Regular Ed

  • Date Posted:

8/18/2026

  • Location:

WECC/Preschool

(High-Needs School)

Position Description:

Assist the classroom teacher by helping physically, mentally and/or educationally disadvantaged students learn skills that will broaden their educational experiences and contribute to their development and to assist in creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups

  • Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements including IEP goals

  • Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary

  • Receive oral or written instructions from the supervising teacher

  • Maintain student records to include progress reports, attendance, etc.

  • Record student learning data as directed

  • Assist in preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials

  • Communicate in a positive manner with parents on the progress of students

  • Act as expert classroom support to substitute in absence of teacher

  • Assist students with classwork

  • Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.

  • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

  • Attend meetings and professional development training as required

  • Prepare materials for class projects

  • Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

  • Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

  • Perform other duties as assigned by classroom teacher/Principal

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Experience working with young children

  • Ability to implement behavioral goals

  • Ability to understand child development

  • Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

  • Effective, active listening skills

  • Ability to work effectively with others

  • Organizational and problem solving skills

Qualifications:

  • 4-year degree preferred

  • 2 years' experience with children

  • Associate's degree or Para Pro certificate

  • Teaching experience desired

  • Experience working in school setting; public school preferred

  • Experience working with students with special needs

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: In accordance with the WFEP contract

Apply at:

Windham Public Schools (https://www.windhamps.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC\_ID=443913&type=d&pREC\_ID=957419)

WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.

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