Paraprofessional - Para

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DCW - Casa-EDT-WHI Hamden, CT, US

13 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.62 To $26.75 Annually

The Children's Center of Hamden is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional to join our Whitney Hall School team. In this role, you ll provide instructional, behavioral, and emotional support to students with disabilities while helping implement individualized educational programming that promotes academic growth, independence, and social-emotional success. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary team members, you ll play a vital role in creating a structured, inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

At The Children s Center of Hamden, you ll become part of a mission-driven educational team where every interaction helps students reach their full potential. We provide ongoing support, professional development, and opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with diverse learning and behavioral needs.

• Support Student Achievement – Help students build academic, behavioral, communication, and independent living skills through individualized instruction and classroom support.
• Collaborative School Environment – Partner with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and families to support each student s educational goals.
• Meaningful Daily Impact – Provide one-on-one and small-group support while fostering confidence, inclusion, and positive student outcomes.
• Professional Growth & Training – Receive ongoing training, certification opportunities, and professional development.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, wellness programs, employer-paid medical premium contributions, and HSA funding.
• Retirement & Financial Security – Access to a 403(b) retirement savings plan and Social Security benefits.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick, and personal time to support work-life balance.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Join a compassionate organization dedicated to helping children learn, grow, and succeed.

As a Special Education Paraprofessional
, you will:

• Assist teachers in implementing students  Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including accommodations, instructional goals, educational programming, and behavior intervention plans.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group instructional support to reinforce academic skills and learning objectives.
• Support students  behavioral, emotional, and social development while promoting independence and positive classroom participation.
• Reinforce classroom routines, expectations, and daily instructional activities under the teacher s direction.
• Provide classroom coverage during scheduled teacher meetings, conferences, or approved absences when appropriate.
• Collect, document, and enter student behavioral and academic data accurately and on time.
• Accompany students throughout the school day, including physical education, art, music, library, and media center activities.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other non-instructional periods.
• Provide IEP and Section 504 support in classroom and specialized instructional settings.
• Support family engagement activities and collaborate with educational staff to promote student success.
• Utilize approved technology platforms, including Carelogic, CT SEDS, Microsoft Office, ADP WFM, and ADP WFN.
• Parti…