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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