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Newtown Public Schools

Paraeducator Library Media Center 20 hours

Newtown Public Schools, Sandy Hook, Connecticut, us, 06482

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Position Type: Student Support Services/Paraeducator

Date Posted: 8/25/2025

Location: Sandy Hook Elementary School

Date Available: August 2025 PLEASE POST

VACANCY

August 25, 2025

POSITION: Para Educator - 20 hours - Library Media Center

LOCATION: Sandy Hook School

START DATE: August 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES: Work as a Para Educator in the Library Media Center.

Various other duties will be assigned by the building

principal.

REMUNERATION: In accordance with the Newtown Paraeducator collective Bargaining Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS: Interest in working in an elementary school. Reliable, self-directed, sensitive, flexible, good

organizational skills, ability to assume initiative and

follow directions; experience in working with children

essential; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Assist students and staff in the library.

Develop and track purchase orders and the finance

program.

Assist with curriculum tasks: book check-in/out,

overdue notices and processing holds.

Shelve materials, process all books and maintain

ongoing records, book repairs, book covering, and

book stamping.

Comfortable with technology or willing to learn.

Perform other related duties assigned by the librarian.

Two years of college or pass a paraprofessional

assessment before hiring.

If interested, please apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching, and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

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SHS LMC Para Posting.pdf