What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at City of Waterbury-Mayor's Office?
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2684
Open Competitive Examination For
PARAPROFESSIONAL I
Salary
$18.87~ $27.80 / Hour
(NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE)
Fringe Benefits
: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.
LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
Applications
May be obtained by visiting our website at [www.waterburyct.org](http://www.waterburyct.org/) or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 and
must be on file by 4:30 p.m. on:
UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
IMPORTANT
:
Veterans
(Illustrative only)
Assists teachers and/or other professional educators in the delivery of instructional and related support services to students; Assists with the instruction of students in academic subjects; Confers with special and general education practitioners about student schedules, instructional goals, progress and performance; Implements service plans and educational objectives for children; Demonstrates techniques to stimulate cognitive, physical, and social and language development; Uses developmentally appropriate materials and instructional interventions for curriculum activities; Participates in transitional planning and vocational assessment of students; Supports pre-employment, vocational or transitional training in classrooms or at off-campus sites; Operates computers and uses technology and adaptive equipment that will enable students with special needs to participate in general education; Gathers and maintains data about the performance and behavior of individual students; Motivates students to work; Assists in meeting the hygiene, toileting, feeding and the mobility needs of students with varying disabilities; Implements behavior modification techniques and the ability to manage disturbing behaviors through physical restraint when needed; Regular attendance; Does other related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Good knowledge of the techniques required in caring for and instruction of students enrolled in general, and special education; some knowledge of human development including risk factors; good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to follow directions and to carry out assignments; excellent physical and mental condition; good character; good knowledge of first aid; sensitivity to needs of children and youth.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE And TRAINING
:
High School diploma or GED;
AND
60 college credits
OR
An Associates (or higher) degree,
OR
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2684
Open Competitive Examination For
PARAPROFESSIONAL I
Salary
$18.87~ $27.80 / Hour
(NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE)
Fringe Benefits
: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.
LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
Applications
May be obtained by visiting our website at [www.waterburyct.org](http://www.waterburyct.org/) or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 and
must be on file by 4:30 p.m. on:
UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
IMPORTANT
:
Veterans
- Veterans points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.
- Five (5) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.
(Illustrative only)
Assists teachers and/or other professional educators in the delivery of instructional and related support services to students; Assists with the instruction of students in academic subjects; Confers with special and general education practitioners about student schedules, instructional goals, progress and performance; Implements service plans and educational objectives for children; Demonstrates techniques to stimulate cognitive, physical, and social and language development; Uses developmentally appropriate materials and instructional interventions for curriculum activities; Participates in transitional planning and vocational assessment of students; Supports pre-employment, vocational or transitional training in classrooms or at off-campus sites; Operates computers and uses technology and adaptive equipment that will enable students with special needs to participate in general education; Gathers and maintains data about the performance and behavior of individual students; Motivates students to work; Assists in meeting the hygiene, toileting, feeding and the mobility needs of students with varying disabilities; Implements behavior modification techniques and the ability to manage disturbing behaviors through physical restraint when needed; Regular attendance; Does other related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Good knowledge of the techniques required in caring for and instruction of students enrolled in general, and special education; some knowledge of human development including risk factors; good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to follow directions and to carry out assignments; excellent physical and mental condition; good character; good knowledge of first aid; sensitivity to needs of children and youth.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE And TRAINING
:
High School diploma or GED;
AND
60 college credits
OR
An Associates (or higher) degree,
OR
- **Have
Salary : $19 - $28
