Paraeducator Classification-II,Category-B, Classroom, Grd 8- SMS

Watertown Public Schools; Unicorn (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator Classification-II at Swift Middle School. The role reports to the Director of Special Education and Building Administrator and supports students with disabilities in daily classroom activities.

Requirements include at least 60 college credits or an associate degree or a passing ParaPro, with available start ASAP and an external closing date of 11/11/2026. The position offers 32.5 hours per week and hourly steps from $19 to $21, based on

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of college (60 credits) or an Associate Degree
• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment

Responsibilities

• Carry out instructions/lesson plans
• Modify tasks in live time as needed
• Balance supporting a student while building independence
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Participate in IEP process and support evaluation teams
• Assist students with special needs to maximize inclusion during instruction

Skills

Lesson instruction

Live-time task modification

Student independence

Written communication

Confidentiality

IEP participation

Student relations

Education

60 credits/Associate degree or ParaPro

Job description

Paraeducator Classification-II,Category-B, Classroom, Grd 8- SMS JobID: 2692

• Date Posted:10/21/2026
• Location:Swift Middle School
• Date Available:ASAP
• Closing Date:11/11/2026

Location: Swift Middle School

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

and Building Administrator

Job ID: #2692

Internal Close Date:October 28, 2026

External Close Date:November 11, 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/hour to Step 3- $21.00/hour, based on experience
• Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step

Work Schedule

• 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch)7:40-2:40

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

Postings current as of 10/23/2026 5:57:08 AM CST.