Watertown Public Schools
Paraeducator Category II-A - WTA (Repost)
Watertown Public Schools, Watertown, Connecticut, us, 06795
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
10/22/2024
Location:
Watertown Transition Academy
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
11/12/2024
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Paraeducator
Position Title: Paraeducator- Category II-A
Location: Watertown Transition Academy
Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Interim
Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education
Job ID: #2154
Internal Close Date: October 29, 2024
External Close Date: November 12, 2024
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Required Certifications & Qualifications
A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required
Preferred Qualifications
* Previous experience working with special education students
* Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students
Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities
* Ability to carry out instructions/lesson plans
* Modify tasks in live time as needed
* Ability to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence
* Effective use of written and verbal communication skills
* Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
* Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs
* Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
* Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living as needed for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
* Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
* Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives
* Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision
Additional Duties
* Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator
Terms of Employment
* 184 Days
* Step 1- $17.20 per hour
* Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step
Work Schedule
* 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 7:15 - 2:15
All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.
* District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.
Attachment(s):
* #2154 Paraeducator Category II-A - WTA (Repost).pdf
Student Support Services/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
10/22/2024
Location:
Watertown Transition Academy
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
11/12/2024
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Paraeducator
Position Title: Paraeducator- Category II-A
Location: Watertown Transition Academy
Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Interim
Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education
Job ID: #2154
Internal Close Date: October 29, 2024
External Close Date: November 12, 2024
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Required Certifications & Qualifications
A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required
Preferred Qualifications
* Previous experience working with special education students
* Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students
Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities
* Ability to carry out instructions/lesson plans
* Modify tasks in live time as needed
* Ability to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence
* Effective use of written and verbal communication skills
* Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
* Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs
* Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
* Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living as needed for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
* Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
* Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives
* Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision
Additional Duties
* Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator
Terms of Employment
* 184 Days
* Step 1- $17.20 per hour
* Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step
Work Schedule
* 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 7:15 - 2:15
All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.
* District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.
Attachment(s):
* #2154 Paraeducator Category II-A - WTA (Repost).pdf