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Instructional Assistant

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 260113-1917CL-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 1/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $55,248 - $72,247/year (New State employees start at the minimum of the range.)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 1/26/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Are you an educational paraprofessional looking to start your career with the State of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) ) – Albert J. Solnit South Hospital and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) – is accepting applications for one (1) part-time Instructional Assistant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1917CL&R1=&R3=) position, in Middletown, CT.

The mission of the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) is Partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. DCF’s Legal Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal law, conducting administrative hearings, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The Instructional Assistant provides instructional support services to students working under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher. Among other duties, the Instructional Assistant may provide one on one instruction, behavioral support in the classroom and during transition in the hallways while also taking care of any student's observation sheet as needed. For a more comprehensive list of duties, follow this link (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1917CL&R1=&R3=) .

Position Highlights: PCN 96207

+ Part-time | 1st shift | 34 Hours per week

+ Schedule:

+ Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday | 7:50 am – 3:20 pm

+ Thursday, and Friday | 8:20 am – 3:20 pm

What we can offer you:

+ View our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

+ A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees!

+ The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

We believe that:

+ Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.

+ Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.

+ No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.

+ Our services work best when integrated with community care.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky Young at [email protected]

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for providing instructional assistance in the implementation of special educational programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Provides instructional support services to students working under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher;

+ Assists in implementing Individualized Education Plans;

+ Provides one-on-one tutoring for eligible students;

+ Assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials;

+ Assists students in participating in general school activities and is responsible for safety and personal conduct of students;

+ Supervises students in groups or individually when teacher is temporarily absent from classroom during school day (e.g., lunch, rest break, meetings);

+ Assists teacher in routine, necessary, school-related duties (e.g., taking attendance, ordering supplies, reporting lunch count);

+ Provides assistance in a computer laboratory;

+ Conducts parental involvement activities;

+ Provides support in a library or media center;

+ Collects data, attends meetings and prepares reports;

+ May assist students in areas such as self-help, feeding, toileting, language, gross and fine motor development as defined by the Individualized Education Plan designed by an interdisciplinary team;

+ May act as a translator;

+ May supervise students during field trips;

+ May be required to lift students and respond to incidents concerning students;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Skills

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ interpersonal skills;

+ Ability to

+ provide instructional support;

+ maintain records and charts;

+ prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or General Educational Development test (GED Certification) and two (2) years of college credit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ An Associate's (or higher) degree may be substituted for the two (2) years of college credit.

+ Passing a State Board of Education adopted Paraprofessional Assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics may be substituted for the two (2) years of college credit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in the class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator license.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive or abusive students.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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