Job Description:

**$1,000 Sign-On Incentive for Paraeducators hired by January 1, 2025. $500 Sign-On Incentive for those hired after January 1, 2025.**

POSTING NUMBER: N220-2425

POSITION: Adult Support Paraeducator (Special Education) - Districtwide Talent Pool - 2024-2025 SY Talent Pool

REPORTS TO: Principal & Special Education Department

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Provide various forms of instructional assistance and support to the teachers. The paraeducator 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 paraeducator’ 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 any amount of credits with passing of ParaPro (ParaPro Exam Link https://www.ets.org/parapro.html)
• 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

Why Should You ChooseHartford Public Schools?

Hartford Public Schools is seeking excellent candidates and wants to provide the best experience for you. We have put together a comprehensive package of benefits and incentives, including:

• $1,000 Sign-On Incentive for Paraeducators hired by January 1, 2025. $500 Sign-On Incentive for those hired after January 1, 2025.
• Career growth opportunities
• Loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement of $675 per credit, maximum 6 credits per year
• Rich health care plan (including dental & vision)
• Life insurance
• Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) Alliance District Loan Subsidy Program
• Local discounts and perks