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Openings as of 3/15/2025

Teacher - Summer Academy K-4 (2024-2025 Summer)

JobID: 9453

Position Type:
  Afterschool/Summer School/Tutor


Date Posted:
  1/30/2025


Location:
  Summer School Session (Districtwide)


Date Available:
  JUNE/2025


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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
TEACHER
SUMMER ACADEMY K-4
  
Job Summary:
The K-4 Summer Academy teacher provides literacy support for district-wide K-4 students in the form of whole group/small group reading instruction and interventions through a content-rich theme with a science focus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
 
• Teach research-based literacy classroom instruction and interventions as designed for the K-4 Summer Reading Academy Program.
• Administer progress monitoring assessments, analyze results and modify instruction based on this data.
• Provide coaching and support for classroom instructional assistant as designed for the K-4 Summer Reading Academy Program. 
• Participate fully in all K-4 Summer Reading Academy meetings and trainings as required for program implementation.
• Maintain attendance, outcome data and all data that provide evidence of successful implementation of the K-5 Summer Academy Program.
• Prepare reports as required for schools, parents and the curriculum office.
 

Required Qualifications:
 
• Valid Connecticut teaching certification.
• Advanced degree and/or comparable expertise in literacy instruction with an in-depth knowledge of language and reading development.
• Preferably, previous teaching experience working in Norwalk’s Summer Academies.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing progress monitoring measures.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivery and successful implementation of reading programs. 
• Proven experience in working with teams of educational professionals in collaborative settings.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment development aligned to the CCSS.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills in working with young children and their families. 
• Sensitivity, understanding and appreciation for the needs and strengths of a diverse school district and community.
• Ability to commit to teaching all 5 weeks/20 days of Summer Academy.
 
 
Current Norwalk employees should apply through the internal applicant application that was provided to building leaders.
External applicants should apply online through Applitrack and fill out the entire application for employment.
 
Salary:  In accordance with the NFT contract
 
8:00 am-12:00 pm or 9:00 am-1:00 pm depending on school’s summer schedule (TBD)


Training/Prep Days: (10 hours)
Position ends: August, 2025
 
Apply at 
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

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Openings as of 3/15/2025

Paraeducator - Special Education - Group 1 (2024-2025 Summer)

JobID: 9455

Position Type:
  Afterschool/Summer School/Tutor/Afterschool/Summer School


Date Posted:
  1/30/2025


Location:
  Summer School Session (Districtwide)


Date Available:
  June/2025


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2025 SUMMER - EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR
DISTRICTWIDE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a special education, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.

Essential Functions

      All Paraeducators
• Assist in the implementation of  the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Follow teacher’s oral or written directions with accuracy
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
• Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
• Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips
• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
 
     Special Education Paraeducators
• Perform all responsibilities listed above for all paraeducators and
• Follow teacher’s oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of a toilet schedule and program, and/or feeding program
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to students
• Assist and support students during community-based activities including, but not limited to job coach activities
• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation and/or feeding
• Implement behavioral programs developed by teacher
• Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher
• Provide teacher information for progress monitoring and/or daily reports for the teacher to share with parents
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to record data with accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
• Organizational and problem solving skills
 
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
• Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist
 
Qualifications/Certificates
• High School diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree, Preferred
• Associate’s Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two (2) years of college required
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
• For Special Education Paraeducators—specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
• May require fluency in Spanish
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
 
Salary:                   In accordance with collective bargaining agreement
Group:                   One
Bargaining Unit:    NFEP
Apply at 
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
 

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Openings as of 3/15/2025

Paraeducator - Group 1 (2024-2025 Summer)

JobID: 9456

Position Type:
  Afterschool/Summer School/Tutor/Afterschool/Summer School


Date Posted:
  1/30/2025


Location:
  Summer School Session (Districtwide)


Date Available:
  June/2025


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2025 SUMMER - EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
PARAEDUCATOR
DISTRICTWIDE
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a special education, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.

Essential Functions

      All Paraeducators
• Assist in the implementation of  the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Follow teacher’s oral or written directions with accuracy
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
• Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
• Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips
• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to record data with accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
• Organizational and problem solving skills
 
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor, Principal or ELL Instructional Specialist
• Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor or ELL Instructional Specialist
 
Qualifications/Certificates
• High School diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree, Preferred
• Associate’s Degree in education or related field or ParaPro Certificate or two (2) years of college required
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
• For Special Education Paraeducators—specific experience working with students with high management needs is preferred
• May require fluency in Spanish
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
 
Salary:                   In accordance with collective bargaining agreement
Group:                   One
Bargaining Unit:    NFEP
Apply at 
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click “Employment”

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

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Openings as of 3/15/2025

Teacher - Special Education (2024-2025 Summer)

JobID: 9457

Position Type:
  Afterschool/Summer School/Tutor/Afterschool/Summer School


Date Posted:
  1/29/2025


Location:
  Summer School Session (Districtwide)


Date Available:
  June/2025


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2025 SUMMER - EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
DISTRICTWIDE
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
 
The Special Education Teacher will provide IEP mandated instruction to students in a highly structured and supported classroom environment.  IEP goals will be implemented in an environment with data collection serving as a basis for instruction.  The Special Education Teacher must have the ability to develop and implement instructional and behavioral management strategies for special needs students.  The teacher must also have the ability to teach several academic areas, an understanding of development and implementation of individualized education plans, an ability to administer and interpret a variety of academic and related assessment instruments pertaining to special education.  Communication with other colleagues from various disciplines and with parents are essential to student success.  Applicants for the position of special education shall be considered on the basis of qualifications.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences
• Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Plans individual and group instruction to foster academic, social and emotional growth
• Designs clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintains ongoing communication with parents
• Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
• Acts as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff
• Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate.
• Facilitates the independence of the student as learner
• Assists other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation and evaluation of student progress
• Maintains appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required by State and Federal law
• Demonstrates ability to teach several academic areas
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth/development as related to the teaching-learning process
• Demonstrates knowledge of special education regulations and guidelines
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships
• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and  workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs
• Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)
• Collaborative working style
• 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
• Current special education (165) Connecticut teaching certificate required
• IEP data collection knowledge
• Working knowledge of IEP Direct
• Elementary school special education experience preferred
• Current Physical Management Training (PMT) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset
 
Salary:  In accordance with the NFT contract
 
8:00 am-12:00 pm or 9:00 am-1:00 pm depending on school’s summer schedule (TBD)
4 hours per day plus an additional 90 minutes weekly data team meeting before/after school

Training/Prep Days: (14 hours)
Position ends: August, 2024
Apply at 
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click "Employment"

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
 
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Registered Behavior Technician - RBT (2024-2025 Summer)

JobID: 9458

Position Type:
  Afterschool/Summer School/Tutor/Afterschool/Summer School


Date Posted:
  1/30/2025


Location:
  Summer School Session (Districtwide)


Date Available:
  June/2025


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EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025 (SUMMER)
RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
DISTRICTWIDE

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the special education teacher and clinical supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the RBT Paraeducator works with students individually or in a small group to implement individually designed interventions and behavior protocols to assist students to master Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assist in the implementation of  the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Follow Department of Specialized Learning's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of IEP goals
• Applies ABA principles consistently in interactions with students
• Assist students with disabilities to participate in general education and/or special education classrooms
• May assist in providing interventions, across settings, school, community, home, vocationally-related job site, etc. as written in student's IEP
• Collect and record data as per the schedule of the student's Behavior intervention plan, IEP or independence plan for the specific student(s)
• Enter data into electronic data collection system required by the Department of Specialized Learning
• Assist in review data for progress monitoring and assist with reporting trends to Department of Specialized Learning
• Assist in review and share data reports and student progress monitoring data for instruction and behavior in a format provided by the Department of Specialized Learning
• Implement toilet schedules or feeding programs as written in student's IEP
• Assist and facilitate student interaction with peers during classroom instruction, recess, co-curricular and non-­ instructional activities as written in student's IEP
• Document the level of prompting to ensure the student's access to curriculum and instruction
• Implement the following in consultation with Department of Specialized Learning: discrete trial training, behavioral contracts, plans for generalization, response cost procedures, select reinforcers, use of contingent or non-contingent breaks, design token economy and point systems, use planned ignoring or extinction tactics, use systematic attention and approval tactics, provide opportunities for practice of social skill individually and with typical peer models, use positive practice and self-correction tactics, provide opportunities to maintain self-­ directed behavior, use and selects prompt levels, use group contingencies, implement plans to decrease externalizing, self-injurious, stereotypy or escape behaviors
• Record student progress using observational data collection and standardized assessments under the direction of the Department of Specialized Learning with training provided by department
• May participate in related service sessions to assist in the generalization of the skills throughout the school day as written in student's IEP or at the direction of the special education supervisor
• May implement the student(s) Behavior intervention plan, IEP or independence plan  across settings including during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses or public transportation for field trips by facilitating and encouraging interaction with peers as written in student's IEP
• May participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings as requested by the team or parent
• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
• Assist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-­ management, food preparation and/or feeding
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information and report any concerns or requests directly to the Department of Specialized Learning and/or Principal

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills and ability to follow directions with accuracy
• Ability to enter and record data with accuracy on the format prescribed by the district
• Ability to review data trends
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans, independence plans and discrete trial training with fidelity
• Organizational and problem solving skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or
• Associates Degree (60 college credits), or
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of Para-Pro.
• Two (2) plus years successful experience under the direct documented clinical supervision of a BCBA and has completed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification under the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Specific experience working with students with high management needs
• Participate in required crisis prevention strategies and restraint procedures training arranged and provided by the School District
• Willingness to participate in District offered professional development, continuing education and/or training
• Background check and current fingerprinting

Days:                      Monday – Friday
Salary:                    In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
Group:                    Two
Bargaining Unit:     NFEP
Work Year:             July-August
Benefits:                 Medical, Dental, Vision
Apply at 
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click "Employment"

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
 
 
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