Montessori Paraeducator - Talent Pool; N225-2627

POSTING NUMBER: N225-2627

POSITION: Montessori Para educator -  School Year Talent Pool (N225-2627)

REPORTS TO: Principal

LOCATIONS:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Montessori Para educator will provide various forms of instructional assistance and support to the Montessori teachers.

• Assist students, under the direction of the teacher, with follow up to Montessori lessons, listening to oral reading, storytelling or reading to class, doing reference research assignments.
• Supervise large group work to enable teachers to work with smaller or groups or individuals.
• Assist in 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, preparation of the Montessori environment daily.
• Assist in preparing bulletin boards and exhibits.
• Correct objective tests and assignments.
• Maintain order in the classroom and establish a quiet learning environment; notify the classroom teacher in such cases where behavior and/or other problems arise beyond Para educator’s control.
• Assist in toileting 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 Montessori materials.
• Assist in the development and construction of Montessori materials to be used in reinforcement activities.
• Share in the maintenance of the classroom.
• 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
• 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
• AMI Montessori Assistant Training completion, or AMI Montessori teacher training enrollment
• Experience in classroom management from a Montessori perspective and coverage
• Multilingual (English/Spanish) skills desirable

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.

Hartford Federation of Paraeducators (HFP)

Note:

This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future Adult Support Para educator opportunities. The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.

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