What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional - Elementary position at Farmington Public Schools (CT)?
- Tutoring/one-on-one instruction
- Circulating in classroom
- Helping group instruction
- Modifying instruction materials
- Assisting students with technology
- Assisting students with testing and assessments
- Observing and collecting data on students
- Organizing (data, graphs, etc)
- Recording student progress (including data)
- Taking classroom notes
- Taking attendance
- Provides personal care/hygiene (i.e.lifting and toileting)
- Assists with medicine regimen
- Monitor hallways and/or study halls
- Maintain on-task behavior
- Corrects minor behavioral problems
- PMT and restraint training
- Escort students to other classes
- Scheduling activities
- Copying, stapling, sorting, etc
- Operate media and classroom tools
- Maintain equipment
- Run errands
- Handling records in a confidential manner
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
- May be asked to provide medical or personal care / hygiene which may require lifting up to 50 pounds
JobID: 2718
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
3/23/2026
3/23/2026
Location:
West District Elementary School
West District Elementary School
Date Available:
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
West District Elementary School is seeking a Special Service Paraprofessional. Position is 6.5 hours per day (not including 30 minute unpaid lunch), school year.
Position includes 8 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3 personal days. Position is eligible for health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (i.e. Para Professional Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred.
B. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.
C. Consideration will be given to the following:
1. ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.
2. various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.
SALARY: Salary Scale - Paraprofessional $24.18 - $28.26 per hour dependent upon experience (per FPSEU contract)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Special Service Paraprofessional will provide personal care/hygiene (i.e. lifting up to 50 pounds and toileting) and assists with medicine regimen. The paraprofessional also may provide a variety of instructional services and classroom support to staff and students. This includes carrying out teacher prepared lesson plans and supervising teacher-planned activities, assisting in the preparation of materials for instruction, and recording individual progress of students. This position exhibits a cooperative working relationship with teachers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supporting Instruction
Documentation and Data
Student Management
Clerical
Other
The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.
Salary : $24 - $28