WD Special Education Paraprofessional - Elementary

Farmington Public Schools; United States; Sur place; USD 34 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance $30,000

LTD

401a retirement

8 paid holidays

12 sick days

3 personal days

Résumé du poste

Farmington Public Schools in West District Elementary seeks a 1:1 Special Service Paraprofessional for grades K-4. The role is 6.5 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, planned for the school year starting immediately.

Position includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance at $30,000, LTD and a 401a retirement plan; eligibility for multiple paid holidays and sick/personal days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of college required within 90 days of hire; Bachelor's preferred.
• Ability to develop rapport with students and work well with teachers.
• Ability to follow directions in oral and written form; prior school-age experience is a plus.
• Experience with ABA, DTI and data collection is strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Support instruction by circulating in classroom and modifying materials.
• Assist students with technology and testing/assessments.
• Document data by recording student progress and taking attendance.
• Provide personal care/hygiene and assist with medicine regimen as needed.

Connaissances

Rapport with students

Personable with teachers

Follow oral/written directions

ABA/DTI data collection

Formation

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

Para Pathways Assessment

Description du poste

WD Special Education Paraprofessional - Elementary JobID: 2859

• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
• Location:
  West District Elementary School
• Date Available:
  immediately

West District Elementary (Grades K-4) is seeking a 1:1 Special Service Paraprofessional. Position is 6.5 hours per day (not including 30 minute unpaid lunch), school year.

Position includes 8 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3 personal days. Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and $30,000 life insurance , LTD and 401a retirement plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A. Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Pathways Assessment) within 90 days of hire. 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.
• D. Experience with ABA, DTI, and excellent data collection practices strongly preferred.

SALARY

Salary Scale - Paraprofessional $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 to 50 pounds and 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 classroom
• Modifying instruction materials
• Assisting students with technology
• Assisting students with testing and assessments

Documentation and Data

• Observing and collecting data on students
• Recording student progress (including data)
• Taking classroom notes
• Taking attendance

Student Management

• Provides personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting and toileting)
• Assists with medicine regimen
• Monitor hallways and/or study halls
• Maintain on-task behavior
• Corrects minor behavioral problems
• PMT and restraint training
• Escort students to other classes
• Scheduling activities
• Operate media and classroom tools

Other

• Handling records in a confidential manner
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• May be asked to provide medical or personal care / hygiene which may require lifting up to 50 pounds

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 10/21/2026 2:41:33 AM CST.