Special Education Assistant / Paraprofessional (may be eligible for $2,000 hiring bonus / $23.07per hour starting salary) - Vacancy ID: 211230

The Verona Area School District is looking for student-focused, dedicated, and equity-centered candidates to join our diverse district. All roles have a direct impact on students and all employees are viewed as educators. Our success is fostered and supported through the working relationships of all staff and is built on a foundation of equity, mutual respect, cultural responsiveness, the pursuit of excellence, and shared responsibility at school, at home, and in the community.

In the Verona Area School District, our mission is that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life. To meet this mission, the Verona Area School District will ensure that every individual has access to the educational, social, and emotional support they need to feel valued and affirmed in their unique identities and experiences. We acknowledge that inequities and power dynamics exist in our system such that some individuals, on the basis of their identities*, face barriers to accessing the opportunities they need to experience success. In acknowledgment of such, The Verona Area School District is committed to disrupting these systems of inequity.

The Verona Area School District is seeking applicants for the following position. Educational Assistant - Special Education

Verona Area School District

.94 FTE; 37.5 hours per week

Starting wage of $23.07 per hour

Position to begin 8/26/2024

Skills Required/Preferred:

Ability to communicate to colleagues and students in English is required 

Bilingual (Spanish) language skills are prioritized

Good communication and organization skills is required

Ability to collaborate and be a team player is required

Skills in proactively addressing behaviors is required

Work experiences with students with significant behavioral disabilities is highly preferred

Ability to assist students in regular education and special education 

Willingness and ability to assist with medical and personal care needs for students 

Non-violent Crisis Intervention training required upon hire

Candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who have worked with students and families from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

Must support the VASD Strategic Plan and mission that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life

Position requires one or more of the following qualifications:

Completion of at least two (2) years of study at an accredited institution of higher education

Hold an associate’s (or higher) degree

Successful completion of two of the three requirements which include job related testing, an interview and demonstrated performance through observation or documentation

Bilingual (Spanish) language skills are prioritized

DEADLINE: Open until filled with ongoing review of applications

To apply for this position, complete the WECAN online application at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/, and attach current resume to your application

Contact Administrator: Sara Halberg, Director of Special Education, Verona Area School District, 700 N Main St Verona, WI 53593

Job Ride Assistance

If you need assistance with transportation to/from work, YWCA's Job Ride program may be of benefit to you. Job Ride is an innovative program that provides subsidized transportation for low-income people going to/from work, even those commuting to the Verona Area School District. Learn more and apply for Job Ride at: https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-we-do

The Verona Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer