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Watertown Public Schools

Paraeducator/Behavior Technician- Classification I

Watertown Public Schools, Watertown, Massachusetts, us, 02472


Position Type:Student Support Services/Behavior Technician

Date Posted:9/20/2024

Location:Watertown High School

Date Available:ASAP

Closing Date:10/11/2024

Paraeducator/Behavior Technician

Position Title: Paraeducator/Behavior Technician,Classification I

Location: Watertown High School

Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Interim

Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education

and Building Administrator

Job ID: #2138

Internal Close Date: September 27, 2024

External Close Date: October 11, 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. Must hold BT Certification (obtained externally or through the district)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with special education studentsWillingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all studentsEssential 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 supervisionAdditional Duties

Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building AdministratorTerms of Employment

184 DaysStep 1- $17.20 per hourActive ParaeducatorUnion Members stay on current stepEligible for BT StipendWork 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):

#2138 Paraeducator_Behavior Technician- Classification I .pdf