Paraeducator- Category 1 , 1:1- JTPS

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator - Category 1, 1:1 at John Trumbull Primary School to support students with special needs and implement IEP goals. The position reports to the Director of Special Education and Building Administrator.

The role involves assisting with daily living activities, accompanying students on field trips, and collaborating with teachers and support staff to maximize inclusion and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of college study (60 credits) or an Associate’s Degree or ParaPro passing score required.
• Preferred: experience working with students with disabilities and willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Accompany students on field trips and supervise as needed.
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Participate in IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team.
• Support daily living activities to maximize participation in school activities.
• Follow safety rules and procedures to assist all students, including those with disabilities.
• Establish supportive relationships with students and communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Follow lesson plans

Adapt tasks in real time

Support inclusion

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Build supportive relationships

Education

Associates degree or 60 credits

Passing ParaPro assessment

Job description

Position Title

Paraeducator - Category 1, 1:1

Location

John Trumbull Primary School

Position Reports To

Director of Special Education and Related Services, and Building Administrator

Job ID

#2665

Internal Close Date

September 28, 2026

External Close Date

October 12, 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 Related 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) 8:35-3:35 (M-F)