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Suffield Public Schools

Academic Support

Suffield, CT · On-site

$22.57/hr

Salary, work year and working conditions will be in accordance with the current contract between ... Communicate effectively with the educational team so student needs are supported. * Communicate in ...

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AspectAcademic Support WorkerTeaching Assistant
CredentialsOften requires relevant education or experience in supporting studentsTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may need additional qualifications
Work EnvironmentSupports students in schools, colleges, or special education settingsAssists teachers in classroom activities within schools
Employer & IndustrySchools, colleges, special education programsPrimary and secondary schools
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles supporting student learning outside the classroomCompared for classroom assistance roles

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Academic Support

West Suffield, CT • On-site

Suffield Public Schools
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$22.57/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Student Support Staff/Academic Support
Date Posted:
8/27/2026
Location:
A. Ward Spaulding Elementary School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Salary: Salary, work year and working conditions will be in accordance with the current contract between the Board of Education and the Teamster Union. (2026/2027 Hourly rate $22.57)
Scheduled Hours: 29 hours per week
Reports to: Building Administrator
Qualifications:
  • Candidate should hold a Bachelors/Associate's degree or 2 years of college credit or pass a State Board of Education adopted paraprofessional assessment, which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics.
  • State of CT Educator Certification (or eligibility) preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Communicate effectively with the educational team so student needs are supported.
  • Communicate in culturally respectful and sensitive ways with students and families.
  • Work cooperatively with other team members to improve the instructional program.
  • Effectively use computer and technology to support effective instruction and student learning.
  • Evaluate and differentiate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs.
  • Work under the direct supervision of and confer with, a variety of certified staff member: classroom teachers, specialist and administrators.
  • Perform other tasks directly supporting the learning process of students, as designed by the certified staff.

Application Process:
Current Suffield Public School Teamsters employees only must apply online using the "Internal Application" please include a cover letter and resume.
External Applicants must apply online and include a resume and complete list of (3) professional references.

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