Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional - Vacancy ID: 236978

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:  Elementary School: 2 openings

                 Intermediate School: 2 openings
Hours: Maximum of 29 hours weekly (4 or 5 day schedule)

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

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Provides instructional, behavioral and personal support to  students under the direct supervision of the Building Administration, Director of Student Services and licensed staff. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Develops and maintains sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, abilities and disabilities.  

• Assists the teacher in working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce material and skills as directed by the teacher and related staff members 

• Assists in implementing students’ individual education programs(IEP) and Personalized Reading Plans (PRPs).  

• Assists the teacher in implementing and maintaining classroom discipline as directed.  

• Assist with the monitoring of students in class or hallway, during lunch/recess, bus loading, recess, crossing guard duties, field trips and/or leisure activities as needed.

• Uses effective basic strategies for management of behavior as well as crisis intervention strategies for prevention and intervention  

• Communicates well with others in expressing concerns/compliments.   

• Assists with program needs as requested.   

• Assists in organizing and preparation of classroom materials as directed.  

• Assists with individual student needs as requested.  

• Uses conflict resolution skills to solve problems.  

• Exhibits collaboration skills and teamwork.   

• Monitors students’ use of computers and software as directed.  

• Participates in appropriate in-service, workshops and conferences as directed.  Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

MARGINAL DUTIES:  

• Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.  

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Recess, bus, and lunchroom supervision as assigned.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  One to three months of related experience and/or training preferred.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

• Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  

• Must frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell.   Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:  

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to go outside in all seasons.  

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.