Special Education Paraprofessional

Applitrack; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional at Charter Oak International Academy. The role supports students with behavioral, social, and emotional needs and requires patience, respect, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.

This is a 10-month position with full benefits under paraprofessional contract. Knowledge or fluency in ASL is required for this position to assist communication with students.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED.
• Knowledge/Fluency of ASL is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral, social and emotional concerns in the special needs program.

Skills

Patience

Respectful

Flexible

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Hartford Public Schools

• Date Posted: 9/30/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a candidate with a proactive and positive attitudeto fill a position for a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional at Charter Oak International Academy. 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. Knowledge/Fluency of ASL is required for this position.

Paraprofessionals are expected to exhibit professionalism,punctuality, and attentiveness of jobresponsibilitiesat all times.

Please include a current resume and 3 letters of recommendation dated within the last 365 days.

Requirement: High school education or GED.

Salary: per 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.

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 12:08:56 PM CST.

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