Special Education Paraprofessional

West Hartford Public Schools; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional at Charter Oak International Academy to support students with behavioral, social and emotional needs.

The position is 10 months with full benefits. Candidates must be patient, respectful, and flexible, with effective interpersonal skills and knowledge or fluency of ASL. A high school diploma or GED is required and salary is per paraprofessional contract.

Qualifications

• Patience and strong interpersonal skills are essential to support students with behavioral, social and emotional concerns.

Skills

ASL fluency

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a candidate with a proactive and positive attitude to 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 job responsibilities at 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.