Kindergarten Paraeducator - 2026-2027 School Year Talent Pool (N223-2627)

Hartford Public Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,900 - 48,651; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves supporting teachers in classroom activities and supervising students. A love for working with children and meeting their educational needs is essential.

Candidates should possess an Associates Degree or relevant high school credentials. Salary will be commensurate with experience, with a range of $25,900 to $48,651 per year based on the Hartford Federation of Paraeducators' contract.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma with passing ParaPro/ParaPathways assessments.
• Experience within a Kindergarten program.
• Ability to maintain favorable relationships with administration, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Kindergarten program.
• Supervise small group work and assist in various activities.
• Maintain school attendance records and educational materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Lesson assistance skills

Ability to work with diverse communities

Multi-Lingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associates Degree

High School Diploma with ParaPro assessment

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: N223-2627

POSITION: Kindergarten Paraeducator - 2026-2027 School Year Talent Pool

REPORTS TO: Principal

Primary Functions

Assist in the implementation of the Kindergarten program. Provide various forms of instructional assistance and support for the Kindergarten classrooms.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise small group work to enable teachers to work with smaller or groups or individuals.
• Assist in study hall, field trips and recess supervision of children.
• Assist in producing, collecting, inventorying, and storing instructional materials.
• Assist in accounting for money to be collected for field trips, etc.
• 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.
• Notify the school administrator in such cases where behavior and/or other problems arise beyond Paraeducators control.
• Assist in toileting and diapering of children as needed in accordance with health and safety standards and procedures.
• 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 to interpret the instructional program to the community and encourage parent involvement.
• Attend all in-service training/staff meetings offered by the department.
• Perform other related duties as necessary

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Associates 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 assessment
• Experience within a Kindergarten program.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, lesson and student assistance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effective with diverse communities is essential.
• Develop and maintain favorable relationships with administration, staff and parents.
• Multi-Lingual (English/Spanish) skill 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 for school year 2026 – 2027 is $25,900 to $48,651 per year.

Union Affiliation

Hartford Federation of Paraeducators (HFP)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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