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Paraeducator- Classification II, Category B- Classroom, JTPS

@ Watertown Public Schools
Watertown, Connecticut, United States
$18/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:carry out instructions, modify tasks, build independence
Requirements Summary:Two years of college (60 credits) or an Associates Degree or ParaPro; experience with special education; willingness to be trained; supports instructional and behavioral needs; maintains confidentiality; strong communication; field trips; 32.5 hours/week; 184 days; step 1 $18.05/hour.
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    Paraeducator- Classification II, Category B- Classroom, JTPS JobID: 2542
  • Position Type:
      Student Support Services/Paraeducator

  • Date Posted:
      4/14/2026

  • Location:
      John Trumbull Primary School

  • Date Available:
      04/27/2026

  • Closing Date:
      05/05/2026

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    Paraeducator

    Position Title: Paraeducator, Classification II, Category B - Preschool Classroom

    Location: John Trumbull Primary School

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

    Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education 

    and Building Administrator 

    Job ID:  #2542

    Internal Close Date: April 21, 2026

    External Close Date: May 5, 2026

    Anticipated Start Date: April 27, 2026

    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 Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator

    Terms of Employment

    • 184 Days
    • Step 1- $18.05 per hour
    • Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step

    Work Schedule

    • 32.5 hours per week (� hour unpaid lunch) 8:35-3:35 (M-F)

    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.