ESY Camp Q Paraeducators

Extended School Year Camp Q 2026

July 20 - July 31

Monday-Friday

7:45am - 2:15pm

****Para Camp Q Training***

1 day in-person training - 6/16 (9am to 1pm)

Job Description: Camp Q Paraeducator

Reports To: Director of Student Services and NTA Director

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree two years of college (60 credits) or Pass on Parapro Exam prior to employment.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

General Description: Camp Q is a day camp for children and young adults with disabilities. We are outside most ofthe day participating in a variety of activities from arts and crafts to boating and swimming. Thedays are structured and led by camp counselors. Paras are expected to assist and/or participatein all activities and be an arms length away from their campers. We do take many breaks in theair conditioning on those super hot days.

Training Required:Paras are responsible to attend 1 in-person training and one .5 day virtual training. Attendance will be taken and participants need to be present for theentire presentation as multiple trainings are covered. Training dates will be in June and are TBD.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions:

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further information.

• Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching some lifting standing walking carrying bending stooping kneeling crouching sitting and/or crawling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment
• Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students in excess of 50 pounds
• Occasional exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather
• A physical questionnaire will be required.

Salary:26/27 hourly contractual rate

Required Experience:

IC