Special Education Paraprofessional - Vacancy ID: 251731

Glendale-River Hills School District

Empowering Growth, Connection, and Success for All 

Location: Parkway Elementary School

About the Glendale-River Hills School District:

The Glendale-River Hills School District (GDRH) is a diverse, public school district serving students from the Glendale and River Hills community. Our two-school district includes Parkway Elementary (K-3rd Grade) and Glen Hills Middle School (4th-8th Grade).

Grounded in our vision — A community that pursues equity, where each person belongs and thrives — we are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly effective  to join our team.

Our Commitment:

As a district, we are dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments where all students are supported and challenged to reach their fullest potential. Staff at GDRH are committed to breaking down systemic barriers and creating learning spaces where students of all identities feel a sense of belonging.

Candidates should be willing to:

• Regularly reflect and engage in critical conversations and their positionality
  
  

• Actively work to remove barriers by engaging in anti-racist/biased instructional practices
  
  

• Collaborate within a professional learning community to foster student growth

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to be a part of a team, to support students throughout the school day. The ideal candidate is reflective, student-centered, and committed to continuous professional learning.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom teachers in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking 

specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.

• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned teachers to provide support in the areas of mathematics and literacy.

• Assist with behavior modification as assigned by the teacher.  

• Assist students with organization and deadlines. 

• Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.  

• Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.  

• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment 

• Report student concerns directly to the teacher and assist with student resolution. 

• Maintain record of student progress as directed by the Special Education teacher. 

• Perform related work as required.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Wisconsin DPI License Eligible
  
  

• Special Education Paraprofessional License
  
  

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

GDRH provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:

• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
  
  

• Paid personal and sick leave
  
  

• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
  
  

• Opportunities for additional earnings through coaching athletics or leading student clubs, activities, or afterschool programs

Why Join Glendale-River Hills?

When you join GDRH, you become part of a learning community dedicated to:

• Whole Child Growth and Success — Supporting academic, emotional, and social readiness
  
  

• Empowered Community — Fostering meaningful connections with students and families
  
  

• Exceptional Staff, Exceptional Leadership — Celebrating diversity and staff well-being
  
  

• Equitable Stewardship — Aligning resources to meet evolving student needs
  
  

Questions?

Please contact Willie Williams, Principal at Glen Hills Middle School. 
Email: willie.williams@gdrh.org

Apply Today!