Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional

WEST HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a full-time Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional for Wolcott Elementary School in West Hartford, CT. The role supports students with behavioral, social and emotional concerns under a special education teacher to foster independence and academic success.

Duties include one-on-one and small-group support, daily living activities, and implementing behavior and communication plans.

Qualifications

• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students with complex needs.
• Work under a special education teacher to foster independence and academic success.
• Assist with daily living activities and implement behavior/communication plans.
• 10-month position with full benefits; lifting/physical duties required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral, social and emotional concerns.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality and attentiveness to responsibilities.

Skills

Patient

Interpersonal skills

Flexible

Prior experience

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Hartford Public Schools

• Date Posted: 11/3/2026
• Location: Wolcott Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a candidate with a proactive and positive attitude to fill a position for a full-time Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional at Wolcott Elementary School. Candidates must be patient, respectful, and flexible with effective interpersonal skills. This is a 10-month position with full benefits working in the special needs program to support students with behavioral, social and emotional concerns. Lifting and other physical duties are associated with this position. Prior experience preferred. PMT training preferred.

An extraordinary needs paraprofessional provides one-on-one and small-group support to students with complex physical, behavioral, or cognitive disabilities to foster independence and academic success. Working under the guidance of a special education teacher, they assist with daily living activities, implement specialized behavior and communication plans, and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Paraprofessionals are expected to exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness of job responsibilities at all times.

Salary: per the paraprofessional contract.

Equity and Anti-Racism Vision

We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves

to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and

honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of

maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify

and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities.

We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally

marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the

service of the success of each child.