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West Hartford Public Schools

Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional (1.0) (2 Vacancies)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: West Hartford, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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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.

$39,399 / year median in Connecticut

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional (1.0) (2 Vacancies) West Hartford Public Schools - 3.8 West Hartford, CT Job Details 8 hours ago Qualifications Working with students Student support Special education for elementary school students Experience working with elementary school students Entry level

Full Job Description JobID:

3002

Position Type:

Support Staff/Paraprofessional Date Posted:

7/27/2026

Location:

Duffy Elementary School Date Available:

08/26/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Duffy Elementary School seeks a committed, caring individual with an interest in elementary education for the position of extraordinary needs paraprofessional. This member of the Duffy community will work directly with students who have special education needs to create access to their learning environment and support unique needs and abilities. Paraprofessionals are expected to exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness of job responsibilities at all times. Please include a current resume and 3 letters of recommendation dated within the last 365 days

Salary:

per the paraprofessional contract. Click here for a message from WHPS to our prospective employees! Equity and Anti-Racism Vision We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities. We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the service of the success of each child. Attachment(s): WHFEP Paraprofessional 2022-2026 revised 11 18 2022.pdf