Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional (1.0) (2 Vacancies)

West Hartford Public Schools; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Job summary

West Hartford Public Schools seeks an Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional at Duffy Elementary School to support students with special education needs and facilitate access to the learning environment. The role emphasizes professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness to job responsibilities, contributing to an inclusive classroom community.

Two vacancies exist, with salary per the paraprofessional contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students who have special education needs to create access to their learning environment and support unique needs and abilities.

Job description

Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional (1.0) (2 Vacancies)

• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location: Duffy Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/26/2026

Duffy Elementary School seeks a committed, caring individual with an interest in elementary education for the position of extraordinary needs paraprofessional. This member of the Duffy community will work directly with students who have special education needs to create access to their learning environment and support unique needs and abilities.

Paraprofessionals are expected to exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness of jobresponsibilities 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.