Educational Paraprofessional

Job Description:

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a candidate with a proactive and positive attitude for a full-time job coach paraprofessional at the Post-Secondary Program. Looking for a highly motivated person who would love to work with students (18-22 years old) to support them with independent living, vocational and transition goals. This position offers a lot of variety to the day. Lifting, walking, and other physical duties are associated with this position.

Candidate must be flexible, reliable, and must easily demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. This is a 10-month position with full benefits. Prior experience preferred.

Paraprofessionals are expected to exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and attentiveness to job responsibilities at all times.

Please include a current resume and 3 letters of recommendation dated within the last 365 days.

Requirement:
High school education or GED.

Salary: per paraprofessional contract.

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Equity and Anti-Racism Vision

We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves

to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and

honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of

maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify

and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities.

We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally

marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the

service of the success of each child