Special Education Paraprofessional *$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

Do you enjoy making a difference in a child’s life? Do you enjoy making a difference in your community? Come work at Raymond Hill School!

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.

Function

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.

Applying skills

• 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.

Regulatory requirements

• A High-School Diploma.
• 1-2 years’ experience in with crisis prevention and/or counseling preferred.
• 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.

Generous benefit package includes

• 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

Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives while growing your career in a collaborative and welcoming environment. If you are ready to inspire achievement and foster growth in a child’s life, don’t miss out – apply today to set your career in motion for the 2026-2027 school year!

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace!

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 37.5 hours per week