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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Farmington Public Schools
Instructional Paraprofessional (PT) Reading Acceleration JobID: 2845
Date Posted: 9/25/2026
Location: West District Elementary School
Date Available:
immediately
West District Elementary School is seeking an Instructional Reading Paraprofessional for 5hours per day, 160 days school year.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college credit or its equivalent (i.e. ParaPro Assessment). Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with students and possess a personable relationship with teachers.
Consideration will be given to the following:
ability to carry out directions in both oral and written form.
various life/work experiences that contribute to the candidate's overall preparedness. Prior experience working with school age children is a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $24.90 - $29.11 per hour (per FPSEU contract) based on experience
START DATE: Immediate Opening
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The instructional paraprofessional provides 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. Paraprofessionals work under the direction of classroom teachers / case managers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting Instruction
Tutoring/ instruction under the direction of classroom teacher 2. Supporting students during classroom group work
Modifying instructional materials
Assisting students with technology
Helping students maintain focus and engagement
Documentation and Data
Understanding students' goals and individual needs
Observing and collecting data on student progress
Organizing data and writing notes / summaries
Giving feedback on student work / behavior
Student Management
Reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations
Follow student behavior plans
Scheduling activities
Other
Handling records and student information in a confidential manner
Complete all assigned mandated training programs
May be asked to provide medical or personal care / hygiene which may require lifting up to 50 pounds
Performs other related duties as assigned
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: 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.
