Special Education Paraprofessional - Upper Elementary

Special Education Paraprofessional – Upper Elementary (Grades 5-6)

Job

• Date Posted: 6/8/2026
• Location:
  
  West Woods Upper Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/28/2026

West Woods Upper Elementary seeks a Special Service Paraprofessional in the SLC (Specialized Learning Center). The position is 6.5 hours per day (not including a 30‑minute unpaid lunch) for the school year.

Position includes 8 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3 personal days. Eligible for health insurance, life insurance and long‑term disability.

• A candidate should hold an Associate’s degree or 2 years of college diploma or equivalent (e.g., Para Pathways 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 Scale – Paraprofessional $24.90 – $29.11 per hour, dependent upon experience (Per FPSEU contract).

The Special Service Paraprofessional will provide personal care/hygiene (lifting up to 50 pounds, toileting) and assist with medicine regimen. The paraprofessional may provide instructional services and classroom support, including carrying out teacher‑prepared lesson plans, supervising teacher‑planned activities, assisting in the preparation of instructional materials, and recording individual progress of students.

• Supporting Instruction
  • Circulating in classroom
  • Modifying instruction materials
  • Assisting students with technology
  • Assisting students with testing and assessments
• Documentation and Data
  • Observing and collecting data on students
  • Recording student progress (including data)
  • Taking classroom notes
  • Taking attendance
  • Student Management
    • Provides personal care/hygiene (lifting and toileting)
    • Assists with medicine regimen
    • Monitors hallways and/or study halls
    • Maintains on‑task behavior
    • Corrects minor behavioral problems
    • PMT and restraint training
    • Escorts students to other classes
    • Schedules activities
    • Operates media and classroom tools
  • Other
    • Handling records in a confidential manner
    • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
    • May be asked to provide medical or personal care/hygiene requiring lifting up to 50 pounds
  EEO Statement

  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.