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Form of workPosition Type:
Student Support Services/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
12/27/2023
Location:
Watertown Transition Academy
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
01/17/2024
Paraeducator
Position Title: Paraeducator- Category 2-B
Location: Watertown Transition Academy
Position Reports To: Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and
Building Administrator
Job ID: #1913
Internal Close Date: January 3, 2024
External Close Date: January 17, 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
Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities
Additional Duties
Terms of Employment
Work Schedule
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):
Student Support Services/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
12/27/2023
Location:
Watertown Transition Academy
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
01/17/2024
Paraeducator
Position Title: Paraeducator- Category 2-B
Location: Watertown Transition Academy
Position Reports To: Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and
Building Administrator
Job ID: #1913
Internal Close Date: January 3, 2024
External Close Date: January 17, 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, in particular at the secondary or post secondary level
- 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 cognitive 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 services 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- $16.54 per hour
- Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step
Work Schedule
- 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 7:15am - 2:15pm
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):
- #1913 Paraeducator Category 2 - WTA .pdf
