Achievement First

Achievement First

CT Paraprofessional -Hartford (2026-27)

Connecticut · Full-time

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LeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Achievement First invites passionate educators to apply for the position of Paraprofessional.
  • Working at Achievement First is an ideal position for an educator with deep passion for instruction who is eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect his/her craft.
  • In addition to participating in weekly professional development and team planning meetings, staff receive consistent high-impact coaching and feedback from a school administrator or teacher-leader.

Responsibilities

  • They will develop a strong rapport with students and maintain behavior systems created to support students struggling with behavior.
  • In addition, the behavior specialist will provide critical support to teachers and administrators during breakfast, lunch and dismissal.
  • Provide administrative support at critical times of the day, such as breakfast, lunch and dismissal.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a rigorous, joyful, and safe environment

Requirements

  • We believe that every child has the ability to succeed and attend college.
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
  • Assist dean of school culture with related work as required

Skills

  • Strong instructional and classroom management skills
  • Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development
  • Relentlessness - doing whatever it takes to ensure success
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly organized
  • Belief in Achievement First's mission, educational model, REACH and Core Values
  • Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude
  • High School Diploma required +60 CC.
  • Experience working with children or adolescents.
  • Parapro Cert

Compensation

  • Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary.
  • Paraprofessionals' hourly rates start at $17.00.

Equal opportunity

  • Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Students are expected to operate in accordance with our REACH Values (Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship, and Hard Work) both in and outside of school

This listing is sourced directly from Achievement First's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.