Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
8/10/2022

Location:
Smith STEM Elementary School

Date Available:
Immediately After Filled

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

West Hartford Public Schools is seeking a candidate with a proactive nature for a full-time clerical paraprofessional position for the 2022-23 school year at Smith STEM School. Candidate must be flexible, patient and detail oriented. The role of this position supports the school office and/or teaching staff as needed. This is a 10-month position with full benefits such as participation in town pension plan, paid holidays, sick days, family illness days and a personal day. Bilingual candidate English/Spanish or English/Portuguese preferred.

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

Requirement: High school education or GED.

Qualifications:

• Prior clerical experience preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency in Google, Word, Excel and other technology.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Rate of pay is $15.68 per hour.

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

Excellent health/dental benefits and working condition

Equity and Anti-Racism Vision
We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves
to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and
honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of
maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify
and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities.
We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally
marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the
service of the success of each child.