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
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 studentsWillingness 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 plansModify tasks in live time as neededAbility to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independenceEffective use of written and verbal communication skillsMaintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and othersEstablish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needsFollow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needsAssist 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 activitiesParticipate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as neededAssist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectivesAccompany 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 DaysStep 1- $17.20 per hourActive 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
Date Posted:10/22/2024
Location:Watertown Transition Academy
Date Available:ASAP
Closing Date:11/12/2024
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 studentsWillingness 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 plansModify tasks in live time as neededAbility to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independenceEffective use of written and verbal communication skillsMaintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and othersEstablish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needsFollow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needsAssist 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 activitiesParticipate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as neededAssist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectivesAccompany 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 DaysStep 1- $17.20 per hourActive 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