What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Waterbury Public Schools?
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM # 2281 OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: PARAPROFESSIONAL
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION:WCEA
REPORTS TO:Teacher and/or other certified professional educator
FLSA DESIGNATION:Non-Exempt
PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION: This class is accountable for assisting teachers and/or other certified staff with direct instructional support and general supervision and management of students.
Guidelines for Use: A Paraprofessional, under the direct supervision of the teacher and/or other certified staff, works as a collaborative member of an instructional team in general and special education; and provides physical and emotional care and comfort to students.
SALARY: $17.02 ~ $22.54 / Hour (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE)
LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS:May be obtained by visiting our website at www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702.
IMPORTANT: 1. Veterans - Veteran’s 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. 2. Residents - 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.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (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.
Required
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 & TRAINING:
Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. This work is generally conducted indoors within an educational setting such as classrooms, but occasionally is conducted outdoors and on field trips outside of the school room settings. The essential functions of this position can require physical contact with students for the purposes of executing trained physical restraints during student crisis periods and assisting students with personal hygiene needs. Reasonable accommodations requests will be considered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). A physical examination may be required.
Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to the job. NEVER (N) OCCASIONALLY (O) FREQUENTLY (F) CONSTANTLY (C) 0 % of Shift 1-33% of Shift 34-66% of Shift 67-100% of Shift Working Conditions N O F C Working Conditions N O F C Physical Demands Depth Perception X Balancing X Color distinction X Bending (forward)(backward) X Peripheral vision X Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) X Driving X Crawling X Visual Acuity (far) X Crouching X Visual Acuity (near) X Feeling X Physical strength: Grasping X Little physical effort (-10 lbs.) X Hand/eye/foot coordination X Light work (-20 lbs.) X Hearing X Medium work (20-50 lbs.) X Kneeling X Heavy work (50-100 lbs.) X Lifting above shoulders X Very heavy work (100 lbs.) X Lifting from below knees X Environmental conditions Operating heavy mech. equip. X Cold (50 degrees F or less) X Physical intervention X Heat (90 degrees F or more) X Pulling X Physical strength: Pushing X Confinement to small or restricting area X Reaching (overhead) X Exposure to bodily fluids X Repetitive motion (keyboarding) X Exposure to chemicals, solvents, etc. X Restraining X Exposure to dampness X Sitting X Exposure to extreme wetness X Squatting X Exposure to gases and fumes X Standing X Exposure to high humidity X Stooping X Exposure to loud noises or vibration X Talking X Exposure to mechanical hazards X Transferring (wheelchairs, etc.) X Exposure to physical danger X Twisting X Exposure to temperature extremes X Walking X Exposure to unpleasant odors X
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.
Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION:WCEA
REPORTS TO:Teacher and/or other certified professional educator
FLSA DESIGNATION:Non-Exempt
PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION: This class is accountable for assisting teachers and/or other certified staff with direct instructional support and general supervision and management of students.
Guidelines for Use: A Paraprofessional, under the direct supervision of the teacher and/or other certified staff, works as a collaborative member of an instructional team in general and special education; and provides physical and emotional care and comfort to students.
SALARY: $17.02 ~ $22.54 / Hour (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE)
- Applicants must complete one application on Applitrack and one application located on the City of Waterbury website.***
LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS:May be obtained by visiting our website at www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702.
IMPORTANT: 1. Veterans - Veteran’s 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. 2. Residents - 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.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (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.
Required
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 & TRAINING:
- High School diploma or GED; AND
- 1. 60 college credits OR
- 2. An Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR
- 3. Have passed the Praxis ParaPro Assessment Test
- College credits with emphasis on child growth and development or related areas, is preferred.
- Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish is required for those individuals desiring a bilingual assignment.
Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. This work is generally conducted indoors within an educational setting such as classrooms, but occasionally is conducted outdoors and on field trips outside of the school room settings. The essential functions of this position can require physical contact with students for the purposes of executing trained physical restraints during student crisis periods and assisting students with personal hygiene needs. Reasonable accommodations requests will be considered in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). A physical examination may be required.
Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to the job. NEVER (N) OCCASIONALLY (O) FREQUENTLY (F) CONSTANTLY (C) 0 % of Shift 1-33% of Shift 34-66% of Shift 67-100% of Shift Working Conditions N O F C Working Conditions N O F C Physical Demands Depth Perception X Balancing X Color distinction X Bending (forward)(backward) X Peripheral vision X Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) X Driving X Crawling X Visual Acuity (far) X Crouching X Visual Acuity (near) X Feeling X Physical strength: Grasping X Little physical effort (-10 lbs.) X Hand/eye/foot coordination X Light work (-20 lbs.) X Hearing X Medium work (20-50 lbs.) X Kneeling X Heavy work (50-100 lbs.) X Lifting above shoulders X Very heavy work (100 lbs.) X Lifting from below knees X Environmental conditions Operating heavy mech. equip. X Cold (50 degrees F or less) X Physical intervention X Heat (90 degrees F or more) X Pulling X Physical strength: Pushing X Confinement to small or restricting area X Reaching (overhead) X Exposure to bodily fluids X Repetitive motion (keyboarding) X Exposure to chemicals, solvents, etc. X Restraining X Exposure to dampness X Sitting X Exposure to extreme wetness X Squatting X Exposure to gases and fumes X Standing X Exposure to high humidity X Stooping X Exposure to loud noises or vibration X Talking X Exposure to mechanical hazards X Transferring (wheelchairs, etc.) X Exposure to physical danger X Twisting X Exposure to temperature extremes X Walking X Exposure to unpleasant odors X
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.
Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.
Salary : $17 - $23