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Thomaston Public Schools

Paraprofessional (Instructional), Part Time

Thomaston Public Schools, Thomaston, Connecticut, us, 06787


Position Type: NON CERTIFIED (CLASSIFIED) EMPLOYEES/Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 11/18/2024

Location: Black Rock School (Grades PK-3)

Date Available: Upon hire

Closing Date: when filled

Per CSDE

https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Paraeducator/Paraeducator-Information-and-Resources

, applicants must have: Earned a secondary school diploma, or its equivalent. Completed 2 years of study at an institution of higher education, OR Earned an Associate's Degree (or higher), OR Achieve at least a score of 457 on the

ETS ParaPro Assessment

to: Demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing in:

Reading, writing, and mathematics; Reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness

Hours per Regular School Day:

5.0 hour shift per regular, in-person school day

Payrate:

$16.58 per hour for *first 60 work days (*Probationary period); $18.42 per hour after successful completion of 60 work day probationary period Medical Benefits, Paid Leave Time (Sick, Personal, Vacation), Paid Holidays:

In accordance with the current agreement between the Thomaston Board of Education and the AFSCME employees) (*see current agreement between the Thomaston Board of Education and the AFSCME employees) See attached job description for further details. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as qualifying candidates will be interviewed immediately. This position may close without notice if a qualifying candidate is interviewed and offered the position.

The Thomaston Public Schools district is located in Thomaston, Connecticut which encompasses a land area of 12 square miles and has a population of 7,922. The Town is 10 miles south of Torrington, 23 miles west of Hartford and is bordered by Waterbury, Plymouth, Harwinton, Litchfield, and Watertown. Thomaston is a residential community that consists predominantly of single-family homes affordable across a broad range of income levels. Residents are served by Thomaston's diversified economic base which includes many small and medium-sized manufacturers offering opportunities to its students through sound annual budgets, diverse course offerings, and internship/exploration programs.

Attachment(s):

2020.08 Paraprofessional - General Education - Preschool-Grade 3.pdf