Frontline Applicant Tracking - Stamford Public Schools

Openings as of 4/24/2025
Paraeducators

Paraprofessional World Language Institute (Internal Only)

JobID: 12413

Position Type:
  Paraeducators


Date Posted:
  4/23/2025


Location:
  All District    


Date Available:
  06/16/2025


Closing Date:
  05/09/2025


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GENERAL STATEMENT
The purpose of the language classes for paraprofessionals is to provide paras with 8 hours of language learning in-person at the Basic and Beginner levels. We are currently accepting responses for Spanish and Ukrainian. 
 
Expectations:
 
• Attending ALL classes on time on the designated dates and time 
• Engaging in lessons and discussions as part of the Spanish or Ukrainian course
• Class participation is expected and required
• Making a commitment and signing a commitment contract to attend all classes once registered for the course
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Current Paraprofessional in SPS (not open to paras contracted with outside vendors, para substitutes or any other SPS staff except SPS paras.)
• Comfort with use of standard computer applications, work Gmail and online platforms such as Zoom, GoogleMeet and Microsoft Teams
• Commitment to attend all 8 hours of your registered language course
• Willing to work independently and collaboratively during classes
 
DEADLINE FOR FILING:
You must apply on Applitrack. This is the only way to apply for the course. 
 
  You will be required to complete several questions in the application. 
1. Which language do you want to take? You may only choose one response. Spanish or Ukrainian
2. Have you studied Spanish or Ukrainian before?  Please only answer no if your level is an absolute basic level with NO Spanish or NO Ukrainian.. 
3.  If yes, is your level at a beginner level? 
4. Are you willing to attend all classes: June 16th, June 17th and June 18th? Time will be from 9 am to 12 pm with a planned break. 
5. Why do you want to learn the language you selected? How will you use it? 
 
 Compensation: 
Honorarium of $100 will be given to all paras that successfully complete the full language course. This means 100% attendance and on time for all classes.
  
Please note:
Applicants will be notified by email if they are selected. 
This is only open to SPS paras. This is not open to those working for an outside contractor or para substitutes. 
 
Audit: Interested in the world language classes but not a para? 
SPS employees that are not part of the para bargaining unit will be permitted to audit the class without receiving an honorarium if space permits. If you are interested in auditing the course without an honorarium, please sign up using the google form: Auditing World Language Classes . Do not sign up here if you are a para eligible to receive the $100 honorarium. All paras must apply online by applying to this posting directly. 
 





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Openings as of 4/24/2025
Paraeducators

Toquam Magnet Elementary: Special Education Paraeducator - General

JobID: 12417

Position Type:
  Paraeducators/Special Education Paraeducators


Date Posted:
  4/23/2025


Location:
  Stamford, CT


Date Available:
  2024-2025 School year


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The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

POSITION TITLE:        PARAEDUCATOR – SPECIAL EDUCATION (GENERAL)
 
PURPOSE:
To serve as an integral member of the instructional team to provider services to individual student(s) in accordance with the goals/objectives identified by the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Certified Staff Professional(s) and/or appropriate Administrator.
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
STUDENT SUPPORT DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with individual students or small groups of students, under the supervision of a certified teacher, to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Collect data on student progress, under the direction of the teacher, for individual students or groups of students.
• Follow student schedule(s), as written by certified staff, i.e. administrators, teachers, related service providers, etc. and seek clarification as needed.
• Assist the teacher in the handling, operation, and care of equipment used in the classroom, including media and instructional materials.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assembles, play periods, field trips, and in other non-classroom activities.
• Support with implementation of goals and objectives (IEP) as assigned by certified staff, and maintain strict confidentiality of the same.
• Foster independence in students through implementation of Independence goal(s) and other strategies
• Assist with daily living needs, such as feeding and bathroom accommodations.
• Assist with organization and on-task behavior
• Implement behavior intervention plans under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist with implementation of Health Care plans for students and other medical needs.
• Alert the teacher(s) regarding any problem or special information related to an individual student.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Assist other students in an inclusion classroom.
GENERAL/ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in professional development training programs, as required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and sensitivity of information about students as is expected of a certified teacher.
• Exhibit a clear understanding of the IEP information as it pertains to their role as an implementer.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction as needed.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Exhibits proficiency in basic reading, math, writing, and speaking English.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to work productively with children.
• Appropriate reading, spelling, writing, and math skills to support student.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position.
• Must exhibit good judgment, patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Utilizes and maintains ethical practices for confidential communication about students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
 
MINIMUM Qualifications:
• Must follow the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements and have passed the ParaPro Assessment, hold an Associate’s Degree, or have completed at least 60 credits at an approved college
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to support any specialized programs for Special Needs students, including support of behavioral plans, strategies for autism or other identified diagnoses, or support for treatments such as ABA or activities of daily living such as feeding and toileting.
• Experience/training in working with children preferred.
• Comfort with use of standard computer applications.
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This will include indoor office/classroom settings, outdoor play, recreation areas and field trip locations. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time to view & operate computer equipment, and to stand for extended periods of time to assist student(s) and/or staff.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop and kneel.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
EMPLOYEE GROUP:                                Paraeducators of Stamford Association
 
WORK YEAR:                                             As per Bargaining Agreement

COMPENSATION: $25,461.00 to $43,314.00
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in the Paraeducator Contract.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required.
 
Internal Applicants:  Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application.




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Openings as of 4/24/2025
Paraeducators

Newfield Elementary School: Special Education Paraeducator - General

JobID: 12351

Position Type:
  Paraeducators/Special Education Paraeducators


Date Posted:
  3/21/2025


Location:
  Stamford, CT


Date Available:
  2024 -2025 School Year


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The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

POSITION TITLE:        PARAEDUCATOR – SPECIAL EDUCATION (GENERAL)
 
PURPOSE:
To serve as an integral member of the instructional team to provider services to individual student(s) in accordance with the goals/objectives identified by the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Certified Staff Professional(s) and/or appropriate Administrator.
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
STUDENT SUPPORT DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with individual students or small groups of students, under the supervision of a certified teacher, to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Collect data on student progress, under the direction of the teacher, for individual students or groups of students.
• Follow student schedule(s), as written by certified staff, i.e. administrators, teachers, related service providers, etc. and seek clarification as needed.
• Assist the teacher in the handling, operation, and care of equipment used in the classroom, including media and instructional materials.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assembles, play periods, field trips, and in other non-classroom activities.
• Support with implementation of goals and objectives (IEP) as assigned by certified staff, and maintain strict confidentiality of the same.
• Foster independence in students through implementation of Independence goal(s) and other strategies
• Assist with daily living needs, such as feeding and bathroom accommodations.
• Assist with organization and on-task behavior
• Implement behavior intervention plans under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist with implementation of Health Care plans for students and other medical needs.
• Alert the teacher(s) regarding any problem or special information related to an individual student.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Assist other students in an inclusion classroom.
GENERAL/ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in professional development training programs, as required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and sensitivity of information about students as is expected of a certified teacher.
• Exhibit a clear understanding of the IEP information as it pertains to their role as an implementer.
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction as needed.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Exhibits proficiency in basic reading, math, writing, and speaking English.
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to work productively with children.
• Appropriate reading, spelling, writing, and math skills to support student.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position.
• Must exhibit good judgment, patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Utilizes and maintains ethical practices for confidential communication about students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
 
MINIMUM Qualifications:
• Must follow the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements and have passed the ParaPro Assessment, hold an Associate’s Degree, or have completed at least 60 credits at an approved college
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to support any specialized programs for Special Needs students, including support of behavioral plans, strategies for autism or other identified diagnoses, or support for treatments such as ABA or activities of daily living such as feeding and toileting.
• Experience/training in working with children preferred.
• Comfort with use of standard computer applications.
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This will include indoor office/classroom settings, outdoor play, recreation areas and field trip locations. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time to view & operate computer equipment, and to stand for extended periods of time to assist student(s) and/or staff.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop and kneel.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
EMPLOYEE GROUP:                                Paraeducators of Stamford Association
 
WORK YEAR:                                             As per Bargaining Agreement

COMPENSATION: $25,461.00 to $43,314.00
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in the Paraeducator Contract.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required.
 
Internal Applicants:  Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application.




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Openings as of 4/24/2025
Paraeducators

Stamford High School: Special Education Paraeducator - CORE Program

JobID: 12403

Position Type:
  Paraeducators/Special Education Paraeducators


Date Posted:
  4/11/2025


Location:
  Stamford, CT


Date Available:
  2024-2025 School Year


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The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

POSITION TITLE:        PARAEDUCATOR – SPECIAL EDUCATION - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Specialized Programs (e.g. CORE, PreK, and Therapeutic)

CORE - Creating Opportunities for Readiness and Exploration
Designed for students have challenges with intellectual functioning, social skills, and daily living skills. CORE classrooms have at least one teacher, three paraeducators, and up to 8 students.   Students are assigned to both their CORE classroom and a general education classroom in order to ensure growth and development in the areas of social pragmatics, participation in school activities, and activities of daily living.  Related service supports include BCBA, speech and language, occupational therapy, social skills, and physical therapy.

PARAEDUCATOR – SPECIAL EDUCATION -  CORE 
 
PURPOSE:
To serve as an integral member of the student support team to provide services to students in accordance with the goals/objectives identified by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) in programs for students in specialized programs, including those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with the overarching goal of promoting student independence and autonomy.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Certified Staff Professional(s) and/or appropriate Administrator                                                                                                                                                          
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
STUDENT SUPPORT DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support students in increasing capacity to perform tasks independently by using strategies that gradually release responsibilities to students.
• Work with students, under the supervision of a certified teacher, to reinforce behavior and communication skills of students initially introduced by the teacher/supervisor.
• Assist the teacher in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies, discreet trials and inclusion opportunities.
• Guide sensory diets, activity schedules and discreet trials.
• Implement behavioral intervention plans under the supervision of teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and/or administrator.
• Record achievements and diagnostic tests, under the direction of the teacher, for individual students or groups of students.
• Participation in the documentation of school health based services.
• Assist the teacher in the handling, operation, and care of equipment used in the classroom, including media and instructional materials, assistive technology, augmentative communication devices.
• Assist with daily living needs, such as feeding and bathroom accommodations (i.e. toileting).
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assembles, play periods, field trips, and in other non-classroom activities.
• Support with implementation of goals and objectives (IEP) as assigned by certified staff, and maintain strict confidentiality of the same.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Assist with implementation of Health Care plans for students and other medical needs.
• Alert the teacher(s) regarding any problem or special information related to an individual student.
 
GENERAL/ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with the supervision of students during lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal, assemblies, emergency drills, play periods, field trips, and in other non-classroom activities, as assigned.
• Participate in professional development training programs, as required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Willingness to learn and adapt to best practice strategies for supporting students with IEPs, including encouraging independence and autonomy for students.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Exhibited proficiency in basic reading, math, writing, and speaking English.
• Possession or willingness to acquire the skills necessary to work productively with children.
• Appropriate reading, spelling, writing, and math skills to support student.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position.
• Exhibited good judgment, patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Demonstrated use and maintenance of ethical practices for confidential communication about students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must follow the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements and have passed the ParaPro Assessment, hold an Associate’s Degree, or have completed at least 60 credits at an approved college
• Must possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to support any specialized programs for Special Needs students.  Including basic and advanced Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training, support of behavioral plans, strategies for autism or other identified diagnoses, seclusion and restraint training, or support for treatments such as ABA or activities of daily living such as feeding and toileting.
• Experience/training in working with children preferred.
• Comfort with use of standard computer applications.
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• This will include indoor office/classroom settings, outdoor play, recreation areas and field trip locations.
 
• Work with at-risk students of various cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral deficits, which may include anti-social and maladaptive behaviors. 
• Students may also have mental and/or physical disabilities which necessitate assistance in the form of eating, personal hygiene, wheelchair transfer, lifting and/or toileting.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time to view & operate computer equipment, and to stand for extended periods of time to assist student(s) and/or staff.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop and kneel.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move students with proper transfer techniques from standers, beds, walkers, wheelchairs, etc., as a team.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds
• Have the physical capacity to restrain or seclude students in an emergency situation to maintain the safety of the student or another individual. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to observe, listen and speak to students.

WORK YEAR: As per Bargaining Agreement

COMPENSATION: $29,709.00 to $46,991.00
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in the Paraeducator Contract.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required.
 
Internal Applicants:  Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application.




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