Paraeducator - Vocational Transition for 18-22

WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team-oriented

Organized

Dependable

Compassionate

Education

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

Job description

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.