Paraprofessional I

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2558

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: PARAPROFESSIONAL I

SALARY: $18.20 ~ $27.80 / Hour (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE)

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.

LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

APPLICATIONS: May be obtained by visiting our website at www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 & must be on file by 4:50 p.m. on: -UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

IMPORTANT:

1. Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2. Residents – Five (5) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Assists teachers and/or other professional educators in the delivery of instructional and related support services to students; Assists with the instruction of students in academic subjects; Confers with special and general education practitioners about student schedules, instructional goals, progress and performance; Implements service plans and educational objectives for children; Demonstrates techniques to stimulate cognitive, physical, and social and language development; Uses developmentally appropriate materials and instructional interventions for curriculum activities; Participates in transitional planning and vocational assessment of students; Supports pre-employment, vocational or transitional training in classrooms or at off-campus sites; Operates computers and uses technology and adaptive equipment that will enable students with special needs to participate in general education; Gathers and maintains data about the performance and behavior of individual students; Motivates students to work; Assists in meeting the hygiene, toileting, feeding and the mobility needs of students with varying disabilities; Implements behavior modification techniques and the ability to manage disturbing behaviors through physical restraint when needed; Regular attendance; Does other related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of the techniques required in caring for and instruction of students enrolled in general, and special education; some knowledge of human development including risk factors; good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to follow directions and to carry out assignments; excellent physical and mental condition; good character; good knowledge of first aid; sensitivity to needs of children and youth.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

High School diploma or GED; AND

1. 60 college credits OR

2. An Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR

3. Have passed the Praxis ParaPro Assessment Test

Regardless of which of the Three (3) options above is utilized, you must also have One (1) year experience working with or training to work with children with disabilities is required.

• College credits with emphasis on child growth and development or related areas, is preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish is required for those individuals desiring a bilingual assignment.

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E.O.E. M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.20 - $27.80 per hour

Work Location: In person