Paraprofessionals - Please Join Oak Hills Live Hiring Event May 20 @ Avon Public Library!

Paraprofessionals

• Please Join Oak Hill's Live Hiring Event May 20 @ Avon Public Library! 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Avon, CT $18.50
• $20.88 an hour
• Full-time Oak Hill 51 reviews $18.50
• $20.88 an hour
• Full-time Looking for a meaningful career in special education?

Join us in person for an On-Site Hiring event! You'll meet one-on-one with an Oak Hill Recruiter and School Leaders to explore current Direct Care opportunities to join the team of our Avon/Farmington Classroom. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, this is a relaxed and friendly way to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of others by providing our services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Event Information Dates:

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Times:

12:30PM-3:30

PM Location:

Avon Public Library, Conference Room 1 281 Country Club Road, Avon Questions? Contact Nikki Burton at nicole.burton@oakhillct.org Who Should Attend? Assistant Teachers and Paraprofessionals passionate about making a life-changing impact while achieving professional growth and personal fulfillment. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity. For this event, we will ONLY be conducting interviews for folks who are able to: Willing to accept an hourly pay rate, ranging from $18.50

• $20.

88 per hour. Hold a valid Driver's License for a minimum of 3 years Earned a verifiable High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. 18 Years of Age, or older This event is not sponsored by the

Avon Free Public Library Minimum Requirements:

Associates degree in education, child development or related field or enrolled in a higher education program that leads to a degree in education, child development or related field and at least 5 years of experience and completed required OHS curriculum within 3 months of hire. Valid driver's license A Public Service license with a V endorsement is required during the initial employment period, and this is facilitated through Oak Hill. "V" endorsement is required for operation of a student transportation vehicle, transporting students to and from school, including vehicles transporting special education students. Applicants or holders of a public passenger endorsement must have an acceptable driving record.

Benefits:

Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your HSA) 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you) Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways Staff Recognition and Appreciation Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary (including CPR training) Responsibilities Assists the teacher in the implementation of academic and/or vocational instruction to students individually or in small groups to implement Student Educational Plans. Creates and maintains a supportive learning environment and models appropriate behaviors to assist students in developing appropriate social skills. Safely assists students into and out of school transportation, transporting students to and from school as needed. Assists the teacher in planning of instructional content and activities that are aligned with standards, build on students' prior knowledge and that provide for appropriate level of challenge for all students. Assists the teacher with ongoing observation and assessment, records instructional and behavioral data, and assists in developing appropriate techniques to reinforce learning. Modifies materials and implements instructional and behavior management strategies for students under the direct supervision of the Special Education teacher. We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability. Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. An Equal Opportunity Employer.