Special Education Paraprofessional $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc•New Britain, CT

8d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Klingberg Family Centers, Inc. is a nonprofit agency founded in 1903 that helps children and families recover from trauma, abuse, and mental health challenges. It operates a main campus in New Britain and an office in Hartford, offering vital support across Connecticut. Exciting opportunities await passionate Special Education Paraprofessionals ready to make a difference in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! Join our dedicated and energetic team in our Raymond Hill School on our New Britain campus. The Raymond Hill School serves elementary, middle, and high school students in need of specialized services delivered in an environment of safety and caring. Under the direction of the Team Leader, Director of Education and/or Assistant Director of Education, the Special Education Paraprofessional provides behavioral structure and academic guidance in supervising and monitoring students with crisis intervention and/or counseling; and other areas as appropriate. This is a 10-month position with the option to work an additional 5 week extended school year program (during the summer) for additional compensation.

Requirements

A High-School Diploma.
Acquisition and maintenance of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification required.
Acquisition and maintenance of CPR/First Aid Certification required.
Sitting, standing, walking, lifting (up to 20 lbs.), pulling, pushing, carrying (up to 20 lbs.), grasping, bending.
Ability to participate in physical restraints once trained.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience in with crisis prevention and/or counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

Reinforces skills and educational goals as directed by the supervising teacher.
Presents material accurately, in accordance with the student’s emotional learning style, under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
Follows the student’s individual behavior program which is developed by the educational team.
Communicates all relevant educational and emotional/behavioral information to the coordinating teacher.
Completes weekly status reports to be turned into the cooperating teacher on the first day of each week. Daily information is necessary. This and other documentation must be given to the cooperating teacher in a timely manner.
Behaves in a professional manner (i.e. will be on time, be responsible, be available during the school day, and will use appropriate judgement regarding activities and conversations with students).
Is available to assist the educational program of all students, as designed by the coordinating teacher or administrator.

Benefits

Competitive Wages
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) with $1,000-$2,000 employer contribution annually
Health Reimbursement Account (H.R.A.) with $1,500-$3,000 contribution annually (depending on medical benefit chosen)
$100 reimbursement for getting an age-appropriate routine preventative care exam (if covered under Klingberg’s medical plans)
10 Sick days (accrued annually)
13 Paid Holidays
12 Staff Appreciation Activities / Events annually
Tuition Assistance (Winter, Spring and Summer semesters)
Company Paid Life (Employee, Spouse and Children) and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Plan (100% match of the first 4% of pay that is deferred)
10% Tuition Discount at Educational Institutions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential Counseling
Training and Development Opportunities, including “Risking Connections”
Referral Program
Eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free lunches at Raymond Hill School