Educational Paraprofessional Position

Job Description:

The Adult Support Para educator (Special Education) provides various forms of instructional assistance and support to the teachers. The para educator will work with children with special education needs.

TYPICAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist students, under the direction of the teacher or therapist, with assignments or learning/therapeutic activities

* Plan the execution of follow-up activities to reinforce initial instruction provided by the teacher

* Work with children individually and in small groups to reinforce basic skills and to check their use of instructional materials

* Assist in the development and construction of materials to be used in reinforcement activities

* Share in the maintenance of the classroom

* Help describe the instructional program to the community and encourage parent involvement

* Attend all meetings as requested

* Serve as translator when necessary

* Assist the teacher in escorting the children

* Assist in all behavior modification systems in the school

* Supervise time-out according to established procedures

* Assist in the supervision and maintaining control of student conduct throughout the building, including returning students to school who have run from the building

* Assist in producing, collecting, inventorying, and storing instructional materials

* Assist in maintaining school attendance records

* Procure, set up, operate and return instructional equipment

* Organize and supervise student work areas

* Assist in preparing bulletin boards and exhibits

* Correct objective tests and assignments

* Assist with field trips

* Provided one to one assistance as outlined in the student's IEP

* Maintain appropriate time-out records

* Maintain order in the classroom in the teacher's absence; notify the school administrator in such cases where behavior and/or other problems arise beyond para educator' s control

* Greet visitors in a courteous and professional manner

* Assist staff with student home visits

* Assist in physically restraining students according to established procedures if authorized and trained to do so, and if the situation requires

* Assist in the toileting process for students as necessary

* Assist in the feeding of students as directed and supervised by the teacher and nurse

* Attend PPT meetings as required

* Participate in all in-service training/staff meetings offered by the department

* Lift students when necessary

* Assist in the loading and unloading of students from the bus

* Perform other related duties as required

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE:

* Associates Degree or a High School Diploma and Para Pro
* (Para Pro Exam Link https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

* Previous experience working with groups of children

* Patience and understanding of children with special needs

* Must maintain confidentiality at all times

* Ability to handle stressful situations

* Able to work in a team environment

* Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills desirable

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pay will be commensurate with experience, education level, and in accordance with the Hartford Federation of Paraeducators' (HFP) Collective Bargaining Agreement salary schedule. This is a 10-month position, and the salary range for school year 2025 - 2026 is $25,268 to $45,130 per year.

UNION AFFILIATION:
Hartford Federation of Paraeducators (HFP)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools' online application, which can be accessed at  Candidates' application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.