Special Education Paraprofessional - Middle School

Farmington Public Schools (CT); Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401a Defined Contribution plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Farmington Public Schools (CT) are seeking a Special Service Paraprofessional for Irving A. Robbins Middle School. The role is 6.5 hours per day for the school year, with on-site duties supporting teachers and students.

Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, and classroom support, along with data collection and behavior management. Benefits include health insurance and a defined contribution plan. Salary ranges per FPSEU contract.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years of college; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to develop rapport with students and work with teachers.
• Prior experience working with school-age children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction by circulating in class and modifying instructional materials.
• Assist students with technology and with tests/assessments.
• Observe and record student progress, take attendance, and maintain data.
• Provide personal care/hygiene support and assist with medicine regimen.
• Maintain on-task behavior and address minor behavioral issues; escort students between classes.
• Handle records confidentially and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Communication skills

Student support

Education

Associate degree

2 years college

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Classroom technology

Data collection tools

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Farmington Public Schools

Special Education Paraprofessional - Middle School JobID: 2843

• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026
• Location:
  Irving A. Robbins Middle School
• Date Available:
  immediately

Irving A. Robbins Middle School is seeking a Special Service Paraprofessional.

Position is 6.5 hours per day, school year.

Position includes 8paid holidays, 12sick days, 3 personal days. Eligible for health insurance, 401a Defined Contribution plan, $30,000 life insurance and long-term disability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A. Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred.
• B. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.
• Consideration will be given to the following:
• 1. ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.
• 2. various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher and School Principal

SALARY: $24.90 - $29.11 per hour dependent upon experience per FPSEU contract

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Special Service Paraprofessional will provide personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting up to50poundsand toileting) and assists with medicine regimen. The paraprofessional also may provide a variety of instructional services and classroom support to staff and students. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. This position exhibits a cooperative working relationship with teachers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supporting Instruction

• Circulating in class
• Modifying instructional materials
• Assisting students with technology
• Assisting students with tests and assessments

Documentation and Data

• Observing and collecting data on students
• Recording student progress � including data
• Taking attendance

Student Management

• Provides personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting and toileting)
• Assists with medicine regimen
• Maintain on-task behavior
• Corrects minor behavioral problems
• Escort students to other classes
• Scheduling activities
• Operate media

Other

• Handling records in a confidential manner
• Performs related duties as assigned

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.

Postings current as of 9/24/2026 7:22:10 AM CST.

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