Special Education Paraprofessional - Vacancy ID: 211596

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Vacancy Details

Special Education Paraprofessional
Whitewater Middle School
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Open until filled

Contact

Chris Fountain
Principal
cfountain@wwusd.org
262-472-8300

Position Details

8/27/2024
Part Time
The Whitewater Unified School District is looking for one part-time special education paraprofessional to work at Whitewater Middle School. This position is 5.5 hours per day Monday-Friday.  This position will be providing support in a cross-categorical and resource setting with small groups as well as one on one for 6th and 8th grade students.
 
Whitewater Middle School serves students in grades six through eight and has an enrollment of approximately 435 students. Each grade level is arranged in teams of academic teachers and one team of related arts teachers serving all three grade levels. Students have the opportunity to participate in many clubs and sports. Whitewater is a vibrant, diverse community with a growing population of multilingual families. Preference will be given to candidates who are multilingual.
 
Whitewater Unified School District has elements of rural and suburban communities. The City of Whitewater has a population of approximately 14,500. Whitewater is located in southern Wisconsin, approximately 45 miles west of Milwaukee, 45 miles east of Madison, and 100 miles northwest of Chicago. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, with an enrollment of over 10,500 students, offers residents a variety of cultural and educational opportunities.
Qualified candidates should have the ability to work effectively with small groups of children, work collaboratively with teachers and other professional staff, prepare supplementary materials at the teacher's directions, communicate with parents, and respect confidentiality. Preference will be given to candidates that have a minimum of two years of education at an institution of higher education/equivalent background/training or experience. Experience with children in a special education environment and Spanish speaking skills are a plus.

Candidate Requirements

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
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