Extraordinary Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

11/19/2025

Location:

Norfeldt Elementary School

Date Available:

12/05/2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled West Hartford Public Schools seeks a candidate with a proactive and positive attitude to fill a position for a full-time Extraordinary Needs Paraprofessional at Norfeldt Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates must be patient, respectful, and flexible with effective interpersonal skills. This is a 10-month position with full benefits working in the special needs program to support students with behavioral, social and emotional concerns. Lifting and other physical duties are associated with this position. Prior experience preferred. PMT training preferred.

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

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

Salary: per the paraprofessional contract.

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honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of

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and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities.

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

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WHFEP Contract