What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional - West District Elementary School position at Farmington Public Schools (CT)?
JobID: 2478
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
2/25/2025
2/25/2025
Location:
West District Elementary School
West District Elementary School
Date Available:
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
West District 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 @ $23.54 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
Salary : $24
