APPLES Preschool: Special Education Paraeducator - TEAM Program
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Union:
Paraeducators of Stamford Association, Inc./UPSEU

Compensation:
Per Paraeducator Contract Wage Schedule III.

About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate staff who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

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General Statement:
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) with the overarching goal of promoting student independence and autonomy.

TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More

This program currently services students that are medically fragile and require nursing care. Students require adaptive equipment, specialized augmentative communication, and assistive technology in order to access their educational environment. Art and music therapy are provided to support the student’s ability to become connected to their environment. Students are assigned to the TEAM class as well as a general education class in order to support inclusive opportunities and maintain a relationship with their community. Related services can include speech therapy, social skills, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

Major Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
A current resume.
External Candidates: Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years, one of which is from either a current or recent supervisor or someone currently in a leadership role.

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