Paraeducator Category II - C, Kindergarten JTPS

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

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator Category II for John Trumbull Primary School. Immediate start, with an external close date of 11/24/2026 and 184 instructional days. Primary duties include implementing lesson plans and supporting diverse student needs under teacher supervision.

Qualifications require at least 60 college credits or an Associate's Degree or ParaPro score. Preference given to those with experience with primary students and a willingness to be trained for varying

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of college study (60 credits) or an Associate's Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Preferred experience with primary-aged students.
• Willingness to be trained to support diverse instructional and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out instructions and lesson plans.
• Modify tasks in real time as needed.
• Balance providing support with fostering student independence.
• Work with students in the classroom under the direction of the teacher.
• Use written and verbal communication effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Establish supportive relationships with students.
• Follow safety rules to assist all students, including those with disabilities.
• Accompany students on field trips and supervise them.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator.

Skills

Instructional support

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Safety procedures

Student supervision

Education

Two years of college (60 credits)

Associates Degree

ParaPro Assessment passing score

Job description

Paraeducator Category II - C, Kindergarten JTPS JobID: 2699

• Date Posted: 11/3/2026
• Location: John Trumbull Primary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/24/2026

Location: John Trumbull Primary School

Position Reports To: Building Administrators

Job ID: #2699

Internal Close Date: November 10, 2026

External Close Date: November 24, 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 primary aged 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 providing support to students while simultaneously building independence as appropriate
• Work with students in the classroom as needed, under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Effective use of written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
• Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students in the classroom
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
• Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision

Additional Duties

Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Building Administrator

Terms of Employment

• 184 Days
• Step 1- $19.00 per hour
• Active ParaeducatorUnion Members stay on current step

Work Schedule

• 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 8:35-3:35 (M-F)