Paraeducator FT

WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Morningside Park (CT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

State Partnership Plan

Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal

403 B plan

Job summary

Waterford Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support instructional goals under the supervision of a certified staff member. The district serves about 2,400 students across PK-12 and emphasizes equity and diverse perspectives.

A Para-Pro Certificate, Associate's Degree or 60 college credits is required. Salary follows the collective bargaining agreement, with health benefits and pension eligibility described in district materials.

Qualifications

• Para-Pro Certificate, Associate's Degree or 60 college credits required.
• Experience working with students in PK-12 setting preferred.
• Wage is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with certified staff to support learning activities.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Team collaboration

Education

Para-Pro Certificate

Associate's Degree or 60 college credits

Job description

Waterford Public Schools has a vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator at Clark Lane Middle School. 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/1Q_iy9qfBbLd9K3ZtP055BDXIeVgSkMFX/view?usp=drive_linkExcellent 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.