Special Education Paraprofessional — Part-Time Support

Farmington Public Schools (CT); Farmington (CT); On-site; Full time

Job description

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Openings as of 8/2/2026

West Woods Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional (4 days) JobID: 2799

• Date Posted: 7/30/2026
• Date Available: 08/27/2026

West Woods Upper Elementary Collaborative Preschool - Paraprofessional

Position is 6.5hours per day, Monday-Thursday, in the WWUES Collaborative Preschool.

OPPORTUNITY for additional hours working before and after school care EXCL program

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.


• C. 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 RANGE: $24.90 - $29.11 per hour (per union contract) based upon experience.

Benefits

• three personal days


• five sick days


• four paid holidays


• life insurance


• long-term disability insurance

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. Experience working with students on the autism spectrum preferred.

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 8/2/2026 8:54:02 PM CST.

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