Paraeducator FT

WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Groton (CT); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits (Anthem/Cigna)

Pension plan (MERS)

40 hours or more per week paid time: H

Holidays, vacation, sick and personal

403(b) retirement plan eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Waterford Public Schools is hiring a paraeducator for the Avery Point Campus/UCONN to support vocational education students in a transitional readiness program for ages 18-22.

The role emphasizes teamwork, dependability, and compassionate student support under certified staff supervision, with wage details aligned to bargaining agreements and a $0.50 location differential for this location.

Formación

• Requires Para-Pro Certificate, Associate's Degree or 60 college credits.
• Demonstrates organization, dependability and compassion in supporting students.
• Works under direct supervision to assist staff with instructional goals.

Responsabilidades

• Assist vocational education students in classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.
• Support staff with students in the classroom and provide appropriate supervision in the absence of certified staff.
• Contribute to transition readiness goals, including community-based career exploration and independent living skills.

Conocimientos

Team-oriented

Organized

Dependable

Compassionate

Educación

Para-Pro Certificate/Associate's Degree or 60 college credits

Descripción del empleo

Waterford Public Schools has a vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking an organized, dependable and compassionate Paraeducator at the Avery Point Campus/UCONN to assist with vocational education students. This is a transitional readiness program, preparing students ages 18-22 with post secondary education instruction, community based career exploration and independent living skills. Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, a paraeducator assists staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL. Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students. According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state. The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.A Para-Pro Certificate, Associate's Degree or 60 college credits is required.Wage is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. https://waterford.ss16.sharpschool.com/our_district/departments/hr/contracts/waterford_paraprofessionalsLink to job description listed below:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lMXnOTxJFxUsddXLLyg_n2BPAN2sBJHJ/view?usp=drive_linkA $0.50 location differential will be added to the base rate of pay for employees working at this location.Excellent health benefits (Anthem Medical , Cigna Dental and Vision) State Partnership PlanState Partnership Benefits WebsiteHolidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal time in accordance with individual contracts and bargaining unit agreements.403 B - all positions eligiblePositions with a scheduled work week of 20 hours or more: Mandatory Pension eligible, vested after 5 years . State Municipal pension (MERS). MERS Plan Summary.