Special Education Paraprofessional - Upper Elementary

JobID: 2711

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
3/19/2026

Location:
West Woods Upper Elementary School

Date Available:
03/27/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

West Woods Upper Elementary (Grades 5-6) is seeking a Special Service Paraprofessional with a late March start date. Position is 6.5 hours per day (not including 30 minute unpaid lunch), school year.
Position includes 8 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3 personal days. Position is eligible for health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred.
B. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.
C. Consideration will be given to the following:
1. ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.
2. various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.

SALARY: Salary Scale - Paraprofessional $24.18 - $28.26 per hour dependent upon experience (per FPSEU contract)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Special Service Paraprofessional will provide personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting up to 50 pounds and toileting) and assists with medicine regimen. The paraprofessional also may provide a variety of instructional services and classroom support to staff and students. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. This position exhibits a cooperative working relationship with teachers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supporting Instruction

Tutoring/one-on-one instruction
Criculating in classroom
Helping group instruction
Modifying instruction materials
Assisting students with technology
Assisting students with testing and assessments

Documentation and Data

Observing and collecting data on students
Organizing (data, graphs, etc)
Recording student progress (including data)
Taking classroom notes
Taking attendance

Student Management

Provides personal care/hygiene (i.e.lifting and toileting)
Assists with medicine regimen
Monitor hallways and/or study halls
Maintain on-task behavior
Corrects minor behavioral problems
PMT and restraint reaining
Escort students to other classes

Clerical

Scheduling activities
Copying, stapling, sorting, etc
Operate media and classroom tools
Maintain equipment
Run errands

Other

Handling records in a confidential manner
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
May be asked to provide medical or personal care / hygiene which may require lifting up to 50 pounds

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.

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