Pre-Kindergarten Paraeducator - Talent Pool; N222-2627

Posting Number

POSTING NUMBER: N222-2627

POSITION: Pre-Kindergarten Para educator - Talent Pool -  SY

REPORTS TO: Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Assist in the implementation of the Pre-Kindergarten (Infant/Toddler) program. Provide various forms of instructional assistance and support for the Pre-Kindergarten classrooms.

• Supervise small group work to enable teachers to work with smaller or groups or individuals.
• Assist in study hall, field trips and recess supervision of children.
• Assist in producing, collecting, inventorying, and storing instructional materials.
• Assist in accounting for money to be collected for field trips, etc.
• 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.
• Notify the school administrator in such cases where behavior and/or other problems arise beyond Paraeducators control.
• Assist in toileting and diapering of children as needed in accordance with health and safety standards and procedures.
• 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 to interpret the instructional program to the community and encourage parent involvement.
• Attend all in-service training/staff meetings offered by the department.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

• Associate's Degree,
• or a High School Diploma with a passing score of 457 on the Para Pro assessment ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) OR a passing score of 332 (Reading & Writing) and 334 (Mathematics) on the Para Pathways assessment - allowed 12 months from date of hire to pass Para Pathways assessment
• Experience with in an Early Childhood program.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, lesson and student assistance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities is essential.
• Develop and maintain favorable relationships with administration, staff and parents.
• Multi-Lingual (English/Spanish) skill 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 2026 – 2027 is $25,900 to $48,651 per year.

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer, M/F/V/D