Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional

West Hartford Public Schools; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hartford Public Schools seeks an Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional at Bugbee Elementary School to support students with special education needs and facilitate access to the learning environment.

Responsibilities include working directly with students to create access to their learning environment and support unique needs, plus assisting with mobility and self-care routines, while upholding professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness to classroom responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to create access to their learning environment and support unique needs.
• Assist with mobility and self-care routines.
• Contribute to an inclusive classroom community by upholding professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness to job responsibilities.

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Hartford Public Schools

• Date Posted: 9/2/2026
• Location: Bugbee Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026

West Hartford Public Schools seeks an Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional at Bugbee Elementary School to support students with special education needs and facilitate access to the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students who have special education needs to create access to their learning environment and support unique needs and abilities.
• Assist with physical duties, which may include helping with mobility and self-care routines.

The role emphasizes professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness to job responsibilities, contributing to an inclusive classroom community.

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.