Special Education Paraprofessional - Vacancy ID: 156250

The Williams Bay School District is seeking a full-time special education paraprofessional. Williams Bay is a 700 student 4K – 12 district located in Southeast Wisconsin on the shores of Geneva Lake. The school district is strongly supported by the community and has provided students with an exemplary education. The district has earned state and national recognition with more than 90% of its graduates pursuing post-secondary education. Qualifications: Any person employed by a Wisconsin public school as a special education program aide must hold a Special Education Program Aide License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) or another valid and current DPI license or permit. Special Education Program Aide licenses are valid for five years. Note that the DPI does not license regular education classroom aides or paraprofessionals. Educators who hold a valid and current DPI license or permit may work as a special education program aide under their DPI license. The valid DPI license or permit is acceptable for state categorical aide reimbursement for districts. Position Objective: To promote and support a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. To provide immediate and direct support to the classroom teacher and student(s) in providing students’ instructional programs. District Mission: The Williams Bay School Community empowers all students to achieve and excel academically, socially and civically to reach their individual goals. District Vision: Dream. Aspire. Achieve. Values & Beliefs: * Exercising the right to learn in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment * Learning and becoming a lifelong learner * Making a positive contribution to society * Developing individuals with good character, compassion and integrity * Understanding the importance of respect and responsibility in our global society District Goals: 1. Ensure a positive learning climate and school culture to promote continuous student growth and achievement in Williams Bay School Community 2. Develop a systematic process to attract, train and retain high quality staff 3. Manage facilities and resources in a responsible, efficient and effective manner 4. Foster community partnerships to benefit the overall development of the school community Our District is committed to equity and providing access to quality instruction for all students by being inclusive, innovative, and inspiring. This commitment is actualized through heterogeneous and proportionally represented teaching practices within classrooms, and collaboration with grade level and specialist teams. Classrooms will provide culturally relevant teaching and learning, high intellectual work, and rigorous learning opportunities for all students. These practices will help students learn subject matter and develop skills that will aid in their development as mature, able, and responsible adults consistent with the philosophy and goals of the District and community. • Works with individual students or in small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher. • Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual needs, interests, and abilities. • Effectively assists special education and/or regular education teacher(s) with classroom management and instructional process. • Helps students master instructional objectives assigned by the teacher. • Monitors student work and assists within the regular classroom. • Assists with all routines in the classroom. • Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected for classroom teachers. • Spends a high level of time in direct student contact. • Discusses student progress with the classroom teacher at the completion of the day’s assigned lesson. • Collects data for purposes of monitoring student achievement and growth. • Competently prepares and/or produces usable materials. • Communicates effectively and maintains appropriate interactions with teachers and all professional staff. • Demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative. • Accepts constructive criticism. • Uses time efficiently. Please attach a letter of application, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and license or proof of application.