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: #2664
Internal Close Date: September 18, 2026
External Close Date: October 2, 2026
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
- 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- $19.00 per hour
- 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.