Special Education Paraprofessional (FTE 1.0)

West Hartford Public Schools; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to join the team at Whiting Lane Elementary School. This full-time, 10-month position supports students with behavioral, social and emotional needs within the special needs program.

Candidates should be patient, respectful, and flexible with strong interpersonal skills; professionalism and punctuality are emphasized. Please attach a resume and 3 letters of recommendation dated within the last year as part of the application.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• 10-month position with full benefits in a special needs program.
• Full-time paraprofessional supporting students with behavioral, social and emotional concerns.
• Submit resume and 3 letters of recommendation dated within 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral, social and emotional needs.
• Exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness to responsibilities at all times.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support inclusive education.

Skills

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Proactive attitude

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional (FTE 1.0) JobID: 3075

• Date Posted:
  10/9/2026
  
• Location:
  Whiting Lane Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  
• Closing Date:
  as soon as filled
  

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