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Special Education Paraprofessional – Upper Elementary Grades 5,6

at West Woods Upper Elementary School, Farmington, United States

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Closing date
Open until filled
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Type of post
Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.
First seen
28 October 2026, on a public job listing

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West Woods Upper Elementary (Grades 5-6) is seeking a 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. Position is eligible for health insurance, 401a defined contribution plan, 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 Pathways 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. 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 Tutoring/one-on-one instruction Circulating in classroom Helping group instruction Modifying instruction materials Assisting students with technology Assisting students with testing and assessments Documentation and Data Observing and collecting data on students Organizing (data, graphs, etc) 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 Clerical Scheduling activities Copying, stapling, sorting, etc Operate media and classroom tools Maintain equipment Run errands 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.

About West Woods Upper Elementary School

Type
State school
Pupils
630

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