Job Description:

Paraeducator

Position Title: Paraeducator- Category II-B 

Location: Watertown Transition Academy

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

Building Administrator

Job ID: #2000

Internal Close Date: March 27, 2024

External Close Date: April 10, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

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.