Paraeducator Classification-II,Category-B, Classroom- SMS

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Watertown Public Schools provided pay range

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Base pay range

$18.05/hr – $18.05/hr

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Para educator

Date Posted: 12/10/2025

Location:

Swift Middle School

Date Available:

01/05/2026

Closing Date: 01/02/2026

Position Title:

Para educator – Classification‑II, Category‑B, Classroom

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 : #2458

Internal Close Date:
December 17, 2025

External Close Date:
January 2, 2026

Anticipated

Start Date:

January 5, 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 Para Pro 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
• Active Para educator Union Members stay on current step

Work Schedule

• 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 7:35 – 2:35

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.

Attachment(s)

• #2458 Para educator Classification-II, Category-B, Classroom- SMS .pdf

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Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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