Adaptive Education Paraeducator — Student Support

Hartfordschools; Hartford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 25.900 - 48.651; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ReNEW Schools in Hartford is seeking a dedicated Paraeducator - Adult Support Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves supporting teachers and students with special education needs across the district, requiring strong communication skills and prior experience with children.

The salary for this 10-month position ranges from $25,900 to $48,651 per year based on experience and education. Applicants should have an Associate's degree or a passing score on required assessments, along with the ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifikationen

• Prior experience working with groups of children.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Assist students with assignments and learning activities.
• Help maintain order in the classroom in teacher’s absence.
• Assist in implementing students' Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Kenntnisse

Patience and understanding of children with special needs

Ability to handle stressful situations

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Ausbildung

Associate's degree

High School Diploma with passing ParaPro assessment scores

Jobbeschreibung

POSTING NUMBER: N220-2627

POSITION:Paraeducator - Adult Support Paraeducator (Special Education) - Districtwide - 2026-2027 SY Talent Pool

REPORTS TO: Principal & Special Education Department

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Provide various forms of instructional assistance and support to the teachers.The paraeducator will work with children with special education needs.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the teacher or therapist, assist students with assignments or learning/therapeutic activities
• Plan the execution of follow-up activities to reinforce initial instruction provided by the teacher
• Work with children individually and in small groups to reinforce basic skills and to check their use of instructional materials
• Assist in the development and construction of materials to be used in reinforcement activities
• Share in the maintenance of the classroom
• Help describe the instructional program to the community and encourage parent involvement
• Attend all meetings as requested
• Serve as translator when necessary
• Assist the teacher in escorting the children
• Assist in all behavior modification systems in the school
• Supervise time-out according to established procedures
• Assist in the supervision and maintaining control of student conduct throughout the building, including returning students to school who have run from the building
• Assist in producing, collecting, inventorying, and storing instructional materials
• Assist in maintaining school attendance records
• Procure, set up, operate, and return instructional equipment
• Organize and supervise student work areas
• Assist in preparing bulletin boards and exhibits
• Correct objective tests and assignments
• Assist with field trips
• Provided one-to-one assistance as outlined in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Maintain appropriate time-out records
• Maintain order in the classroom in the teacher’s absence; notify the school administrator in such cases where behavior and/or other problems arise beyond paraeducator’ s control
• Greet visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Assist staff with student home visits
• Assist in physically restraining students according to established procedures, if authorized and trained to do so and if the situation requires
• Assist in the toileting process for students as necessary
• Assist in the feeding of students as directed and supervised by the teacher and nurse
• Attend Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings as required
• Participate in all in-service training/staff meetings offered by the department
• Lift students when necessary
• Assist in the loading and unloading of students from the bus
• Perform other related duties as required

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree,
• or a High School Diploma with a passing score of 457 on the ParaPro assessment (https://parapro.ets.org/) OR a passing score of 332 (Reading & Writing) and 334 (Mathematics) on the ParaPathways assessment - allowed 12 months from date of hire to pass ParaPathways Exam
• Previous experience working with groups of children
• Patience and understanding of children with special needs
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Able to work in a team environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills desirable

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pay will be commensurate with experience, education level, and in accordance with the Hartford Federation of Paraeducators' (HFP) Collective Bargaining Agreement salary schedule. This is a 10-month position, and the salary range is $25,900 to $48,651 per year.

UNION AFFILIATION: Hartford Federation of Paraeducators (HFP)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed on the Careers page of the district website, https://www.hartfordschools.org/careers/careers/or through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford.Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

Hartford Public Schools (Hartford, Connecticut) is a diverse community of educators and 16,000 students attending 39 distinctive magnet, community, and neighborhood schools located in Connecticut's capital city. Our values are excellence, equity, inclusiveness, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our mission is to provide all students with the learning and support needed to succeed in school and life, and our shared vision is that all students will graduate prepared to transform our world.

"Set the bar. Meet the bar. Exceed the bar. Raise the bar!" is the motto of Hartford Public Schools' Superintendent and CEO, Dr. Andraé Townsel. We are committed to continuous improvement, knowing that consistent growth toward abundant academic proficiency and excellence will raise the bar for our students in Hartford.

Achieving this vision requires exceptional educators who share our commitment to every student. In HPS, we recruit and select diverse educators who are committed to our instructional vision: to develop students' individual academic, social, and emotional capacities and growth within the classroom and beyond.If this resonates with you and you're passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore opportunities with Hartford Public Schools.Passion and purpose thrive here!

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D

Note:This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future Adult Support Paraeducator opportunities.The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position.The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract.In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.