A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Support Staff/Reading Acceleration Paraprofessional Date Posted:
7/24/2026
Location:
West District Elementary School Date Available:
09/14/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled West District Elementary School is seeking an Instructional Reading Paraprofessional for 5 hours per day, 160 days school year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college credit or its equivalent (i.e. ParaPro Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred. 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: ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form. various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.
SALARY RANGE
$24.90 - $29.11 per hour (per FPSEU contract) based on experience
BENEFITS
Life Insurance, 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 4 paid holidays
START DATE
September 14, 2026 with Professional Development Day on August 27, 2026 GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
: The instructional paraprofessional provides 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. Paraprofessionals work under the direction of classroom teachers / case managers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting Instruction Tutoring/ instruction under the direction of classroom teacher 2. Supporting students during classroom group work Modifying instructional materials Assisting students with technology Helping students maintain focus and engagement Documentation and Data Understanding students' goals and individual needs Observing and collecting data on student progress Organizing data and writing notes / summaries Giving feedback on student work / behavior Student Management Monitor hallways, study halls Reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations Follow student behavior plans Clerical Scheduling activities Copying, stapling, etc. Other Handling records and student information in a confidential manner Complete all assigned mandated training programs May be asked to provide medical or personal care / hygiene which may require lifting up to 50 pounds Performs other 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: 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.
