Special Education Paraprofessional

West Hartford Public Schools; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a proactive and patient Special Education Paraprofessional for Duffy Elementary School. This full-time, 10-month position supports students with behavioral, social and emotional needs in the special needs program.

Candidates should be respectful, flexible, and possess effective interpersonal skills. A high school education or GED is required. Salary is per paraprofessional contract and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be patient, respectful, and flexible with effective interpersonal skills.
• Paraprofessionals are expected to exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness to responsibilities at all times.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral, social and emotional needs in the special needs program.
• Assist in creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment under supervision.

Skills

Patience

Respectful

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026
  
• Location:
  Duffy Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  
• Closing Date:
  10/26/2026
  

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a candidate with a proactive and positive attitudeto fill a position for a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional at Duffy Elementary School. 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.
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.