Educational Paraprofessional Position

Job Description:

Upper Elementary seeking Math Acceleration Paraprofessional - 5.75 hours/day, school year (990 total hours)

This position is school year; 4 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal days, $25,000 life insurance; no health insurance benefits.

General Description and Duties: 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. This position exhibits a cooperative working relationship with teachers.

Qualifications:

• Candidate should hold an Associate's degree or 2 years of college diploma or its equivalent (Paraprofessional 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:

• references that indicate the candidate possesses the skills required for this position

• 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.

Reports To: School Principal or Assigned Staff Member

SCHEDULE: 5.75 hours per day, school year (990 total hours)

SALARY: $23.54 - 27.51 per hour depending on experience

STARTING DATE: Immediate

WORK SCHEDULE:School Year

Please apply online at www.fpsct.org - https://www.applitrack.com/fpsct/onlineapp/

A complete application includes a resume, cover letter, two letters of recommendation and two references.

Ann Jay

Human Resource Coordinator

BOE Central Office

1 Monteith Drive

Farmington, CT 06032

The Farmington 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, alienage, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, 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: Kim Wynne, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.