Copy Of Special Education Paraprofessional - Elementary

Applitrack; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8 paid holidays

12 sick days

3 personal days

Job summary

Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Special Service Paraprofessional for Union Elementary (Grades K-4). The position is 6.5 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, for the 2026-27 school year, starting immediately. The role includes personal care, instructional support, and data collection in a collaborative setting with teachers.

Requirements include an Associate degree or 2 years of college (Bachelor's preferred). Experience with ABA/DTI and data collection is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years college or Para Pathways Assessment.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Ability to develop rapport with students and work well with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction by circulating in classroom and modifying materials.
• Assist students with technology and testing; record progress and data.
• Provide personal care/hygiene and assist with medicine regimen as needed.
• Escort students between classes and supervise activities; maintain on-task behavior.
• Handle confidential records and support staff as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Follow directions

Data collection

Student rapport

Education

Associate degree or 2 years college

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Farmington Public Schools

Copy Of Special Education Paraprofessional - Elementary JobID: 2844

• Date Posted:
  9/24/2026
• Location:
  Union Elementary School
• Date Available:
  immediately

Union Elementary (Grades K-4)is seeking a Special Service Paraprofessional . Position is 6.5 hours per day(not including 30 minute unpaid lunch), school year.

Position includes 8paid holidays, 12sick days, 3 personal days. Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and $30,000 life insurance , LTD and 401a retirement plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A.Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Pathways 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.

D. Experience with ABA, DTI, and excellentdata collectionpractices strongly preferred.

SALARY: Salary Scale - Paraprofessional $24.90 - $29.11 per hour dependent upon experience (per FPSEU contract)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Special Service Paraprofessional will provide personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting up to50poundsand 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

• Circulating in classroom
• Modifying instruction materials
• Assisting students with technology
• Assisting students with testing and assessments

Documentation and Data

• Observing and collecting data on students
• 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 training
• Escort students to other classes
• Scheduling activities
• Operate media and classroom tools

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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