Introduction
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: PARAPROFESSIONAL I
SALARY: $19.53 $28.77/Hourly (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.
IMPORTANT:
1. 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.
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.
3. Appeal Process: - An applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations Section 3741 Subsection B Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice. Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address. Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assists teachers and/or other professional educators in the delivery of instructional and related support services to students; does other related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. High School diploma OR GED; AND
2. 60 college credits OR an Associates (or higher) degree OR
Have passed the Praxis ParaPro Assessment Test
Regardless of which of the Three (3) options above is utilized you must also have One (1) year experience working with or training to work with children with disabilities is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WorkingConditions Physical and Mental Requirements
Employeesappointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strengthstamina physical agility and visual
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Non Material Handling (NMH)considers activities that reposition the worker in relation to his or herenvironment. Generally NMH does not consider moving objects.
Overhead Reaching: | frequent |
Forward Bending: | frequent |
Backward Bending: | frequent |
Squatting: | frequent |
Stairs: | occasional |
Kneeling: | frequent |
Crawling: | occasional |
Material Handling (MH) considers how a person handles anobject in space. Generally MH considers the weight and the distance the objectis moved (horizontal or vertical). In this case the objects handled mayinclude students during a transfer or restrain technique.
Transfers: in/out of wheelchairs and standers on/off changing tables and toilet |
Restraints: preventing harm to student or surrounding students |
Lifting/Carrying: student book bags lunches assistive equipment |
WORKENVIRONMENT:
The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This work isgenerally conducted indoors within an educational setting such as classroomsbut occasionally is conducted outdoors and on field trips outside of the schoolroom settings. The essential functions of this position can require physicalcontact with students for the purposes of executing trained physical restraintsduring student crisis periods and assisting students with personal hygieneneeds. Reasonable accommodations requests will be considered in accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 (ADA) and the Americans withDisabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
SPECIAL NOTE
This position is covered under the written Agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees Association (White-Collar) Union.
THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
E.O.E. M/F/D/V
EEOP Utilization Report is available at
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