Special Education Paraprofessional - Vacancy ID: 218323

The Prescott School District seeks individuals of the highest caliber whose creativity, enthusiasm and energy are contagious. Applicants must be energetic, collaborative, patient, and highly competent in working with students. Candidates must be able to demonstrate initiative and partner with teachers and administration.

Prescott is a growing community in close proximity to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul. It offers a small town feel with quick access to the benefits of a large metropolitan area. We are a forward-thinking innovative district, with a great faculty, supportive community, and great students. We look forward to receiving your application.


Licensure: Candidate must be eligible for a special education program aide license from the Wisconsin Department of Instruction (DPI). Upon hire, the school district will assist you in the process of gaining this licensure.

Openings: Multiple at Elementary, Middle and High Schools
Hours: Maximum of 29 hours weekly (4 or 5 day schedule)

Work Year: 9 month position (student contact days only)


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Comfortable working daily with students at Elementary or Secondary levels, including children who demonstrate academic, intellectual, and behavioral challenges.
-Assist special education students in class or hallway, during lunch/recess, bus loading, recess, field trips and/or leisure activities as needed.
-Assist with processes and procedures, including but not limited to emergency procedures, building orientation, student vulnerability, data collection and classroom management.
-Assist students in academic areas such as reading, writing or math.
-Support licensed teachers in the implementation of a variety of behavioral management.
-Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, boundaries, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
-Perform other duties as assigned by supervising teacher(s) and administration.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Preferred candidates will have experience and training working with students with a variety of educational needs. They will be patient, kind, and appreciate the unique needs of each of our students.

 

Direct any questions/correspondence to Ms. Sandy Strand, Director of Student Services, Prescott School District, 1220 St. Croix St., Prescott, WI. Phone: 715-262-5059

Applicants will be reviewed as they are received with interviews scheduled accordingly.

The Prescott School District is an equal opportunity employer. The School District does not discriminate against any person based on age, color, disability, marital status, membership in the National Guard or reserves, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex (unless it is bona fide occupational qualification), or sexual orientation.