<p>Job Description:</p> <p>VACANCY NOTICE</p> <p>2026 - 2027 School Year</p> <p>May 29, 2026</p> <p>Mary R. Tisko Elementary School</p> <p>Kindergarten Aide Paraeducator</p> <p>(multiple openings)</p> <p>10-month position</p> <p>Hourly Rate: $19.37 pending union negotiations</p> <p>Must have an academic degree or have earned at least 60 college credits, or have passed the ParaPro assessment</p> <p>Example of Essentials Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Provide supplemental instruction for Kindergarten students under the direction of the classroom teacher </li><li>Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment </li><li>Assists the teacher with classroom duties and setup and preparing and maintain classroom materials and supplies </li><li>Provide specific modifications, and/or accommodations, for assigned student(s). This can include repeating directions, performing task analysis, reading assignments or tests, document instructions and organize homework assignments. </li></ul> <p>Open Until: June 12, 2026</p> <p>Start Date: August 2026</p> <p>Interested candidates must complete the application online at</p> <p>www.branfordschools.org</p> <p>(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)</p> <p>Bilingual English/Spanish candidates encouraged to apply</p>