Educational Paraprofessional #2609 Paraeducator Category II-A - WTA

Job Description:

Paraeducator

Position Title: Paraeducator- Category II-A, 1:1

Location: Watertown Transition Academy

Position Reports To: Director of Special Education and Related Services/Building Administrator

Job ID: #2609

Internal Close Date: August 12, 2026

External Close Date: August 26, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: August 24, 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 Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator

Terms of Employment

• 184 Days
• Step 1- $18.05 per hour ( $19.00 per hour after September 1, 2026)
• Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step

Work Schedule

• 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 7:20 - 2:20

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.