Paraeducator- Category 2-A , 1:1- JES (Anticipated)

Watertown Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator - Category II-A, 1:1 at Judson Elementary School to support instructional goals and student independence. The anticipated role reports to the Director of Special Education and Building Administrator and starts immediately.

Requirements include at least 60 college credits or an Associates Degree or ParaPro; prior experience with students with disabilities is preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• Follow and adapt instructions/lesson plans as needed
• Balance supporting an individual student with fostering independence
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and staff
• Participate in IEP processes and serve as a resource for the student team

Skills

Instructional support

IEP involvement

Adaptability

Communication

Confidentiality

Student rapport

Education

60 college credits

Associates degree

ParaPro eligibility

Job description

Paraeducator- Category 2-A , 1:1- JES (Anticipated) JobID: 2674

Paraeducator - Anticipated

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

Location: Judson Elementary School

Position Reports To: Director of Special Education and Related Services,

and Building Administrator

Job ID: #2674

Internal Close Date: September 29, 2026

External Close Date: October 13, 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) 8:35-3:35 (M-F)

*District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.