Frontline Applicant Tracking - Watertown Public Schools

Openings as of 3/30/2025

Paraeducator Category II-A - WTA

JobID: 2252

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/Paraeducator


Date Posted:
  3/25/2025


Location:
  Watertown Transition Academy


Date Available:
  03/31/2025


Closing Date:
  04/15/2025


                     
Paraeducator
 
Position Title: Paraeducator- Category II-A, 1:1
 
Location: Watertown Transition Academy
 
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: #2252
 
Internal Close Date: April 1, 2025
 
External Close Date: April 15, 2025
 
Anticipated Start Date: March 31, 2025
                    
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 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 mental 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 evaluation 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- $17.20 per hour Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step

Work 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.



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• #2252 Paraeducator Category II-A  - WTA .pdf



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