<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Putnam Elementary School is seeking an innovative and motivated special education paraeducator. The ideal candidate will creatively and collaboratively inspire a love of learning, deliver high quality instructional support, and reinforce a caring supportive environment to help each student reach their potential. Putnam Elementary School offers a strong, collaborative culture of caring educators who leverage resources to nurture and challenge our students. Putnam facilitates strong district-wide alignment and support across all three schools in the district to ensure the student's educational experience prepares them for the real world.</p> <p>POSITION: Paraeducator</p> <ul> <li>Full-time: 35 hours per week </li><li>Special Education at Putnam Elementary School </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Required) </li><li>ParaPro Test or equivalent of 2 year's college credits - 60 credits (Required) </li><li>Experience working in a school system preferred </li></ul> <p>START DATE: August 25, 2025</p> <p>RATE OF PAY: $19.67 - $21.74 per hour</p> <ul> <li>based on contractual requirements </li></ul> <p>APPLICATION PROCEDURE:</p> <p>EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application through our website: www.putnamschoolsct.org</p> <p>INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit a letter of interest to Kaye Jakan, Principal, Putnam Elementary School and Rebecca Lopes, Director of Student Services</p> <p>APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled</p> <p>EEO</p>