Special Education Paraprofessional (32 hrs) - Vacancy ID: 181611

Job Description: The School District of Baraboo is seeking applicants for a Special Education Assistant position beginning approximately August 28, 2023. The regular schedule will be approximately 32 hours per week, and the position is benefit eligible. Our District values and affirms identities, beliefs, and perspectives of all individuals while providing equitable access to opportunities. All staff will provide the scaffolding necessary to meet high expectations while proactively striving to remove barriers to learning. Successful candidates will share and demonstrate this core belief Qualifications: This position will require the individual to work with students who are identified with disabilities. The requirements for this position include: able to work with students who may have emotional, learning and multiple handicaps, ability to connect and communicate with students and families, and ability to lift at least 30 pounds. In addition, the selected candidates must have, or must be able to obtain prior to their first day, a Special Education Program Aide license. The applicant must also be what is considered highly qualified. To be highly qualified, the applicant must have completed a 2-year degree, 48 credits of coursework or be able to pass the Master Teacher assessment. How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. District Description: The School District of Baraboo is an EC-12 grade district with a 4K program, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school with a total student population of 3,100 students. The District employs approximately 255 certified teachers and 295 non-certified staff. Baraboo is located in Sauk County and is among the most scenic areas in the state! Please look us up at http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/hr/applicants.cfm. Notice of Non-Discrimination: The School District of Baraboo does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its education programs(including career or technical educational programs) or activities. The School District of Baraboo will not tolerate harassment based on sex. No student or employee of the School District of Baraboo shall be denied fair and equal treatment under the law and the District is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. Any employee or student who feels that he/she has been treated in a discriminatory way or denied rights under the law should contact an administrator: School District of Baraboo, 423 Linn Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 or phone (608) 355-3950. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the School District of Baraboo’s Title IX Coordinator: School District of Baraboo Director of Student Services; 423 Linn Street; Baraboo, WI 53913; Phone: (608) 355-3950, x1530; Email: SEPSDIR@barabooschools.net Questions regarding Title IX may also be referred to the Office of Civil Rights: Chicago Office for Civil Rights; U.S. Department of Education; Citigroup Center; 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475; Chicago, IL 60661; Phone: (312) 730-1560; FAX: (312) 730-1576; TDD: (877) 521-2172; Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov See also School Board Policies: 411 Equal Educational Opportunities 411-Rule, Student Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedures 511 Equal Opportunity Employment 511-Rule, Staff Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedures 512 Student and Staff Harassment and Bullying 512.1 Student and Staff Sexual Harassment