Instructional Paraprofessional

Para educator

Paraeducators provide instructional and behavioral support to students under the direction and supervision of student service administration. The primary role is to assist in the support of the physical, emotional, and educational needs of students in various instructional settings.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparing, organizing, and distributing instructional materials and equipment to ensure student accessibility and engagement.
• Assisting in maintaining an organized, safe, and productive student work environment.
• Supporting student learning and assisting in the implementation of curriculum-based activities.
• Reinforcing academic and behavioral lessons initially introduced by the teacher, working with students individually or in small groups.
• Supporting students' physical and emotional needs, including mobility assistance, self-care, and emotional regulation.
• Scoring objective tests and student assignments, and assisting in the preparation of instructional and adaptive materials under the supervision of the teacher.
• Supervising and assisting students during field trips, on the playground, and during lunch periods.
• Assisting students on and off school buses or vans safely and efficiently.
• Supporting students during scheduled classes including specialized areas such as music, art, and physical education.
• Serving as a key source of continuity and support for substitute teachers by providing information about classroom routines, student needs, and instructional activities.
• Communicating regularly with the classroom teacher to align on goals, student progress, and instructional strategies.
• Participating in professional development and in-service training as assigned.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the supervisor, supervising teacher or administrator.

Terms of employment:
Salary and benefits in accordance with the negotiation agreement between the East Hartford Public Schools and the East Hartford Federation of Paraeducators. Hourly rate $18.21 - $24.87 with additional wage differentials as applicable.