Special Education Paraprofessional – Union Elementary Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Special Education Paraprofessional

• Union Elementary Farmington Public Schools (CT)
• 2.

7 Farmington, CT Job Details From $24.18 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Associate’s degree Entry level

Full Job Description JobID:

2558

Position Type:

Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional Date Posted:

6/12/2025

Location:

Union Elementary School Date Available:

08/21/2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled Union Elementary is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional. Position is 6.5 hours per day, school year. Position includes 8 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3 personal days. Eligible for health insurance and $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. 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:

Starting @ $24.18 per hour (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 1. Tutoring/One-on-one instruction 2. Circulating in class 3. Helping group instruction 4. Modifying instructional materials 5. Assisting students with technology 6. Assisting students with tests and assessments Documentation and Data 1. Observing and collecting data on students 2. Organizing

• data, graphs 3. Recording student progress
• including data 4. Taking classroom notes
• contents, etc.

5. Taking attendance Student Management 1. Provides personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting and toileting) 2. Assists with medicine regimen 3. Monitor hallways, study halls 4. Maintain on-task behavior 5. Corrects minor behavioral problems 6. Escort students to other classes Clerical 1. Scheduling activities 2. Copying, stapling, etc. 3. Operate media 4. Maintain equipment 5. Run errands Other 1. Handling records in a confidential manner 2. Performs related duties as assigned