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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

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