Multilingual Paraprofessional - Vacancy ID: 261079

The Whitewater Unified School District is looking for one full-time multilingual education paraprofessional to work at Lincoln Elementary School. The Multilingual (ML) paraprofessional at the Whitewater Unified School District provides linguistic and academic support to multilingual students and assists classroom teachers in instruction and assessment. The ML paraprofessional also serves as a cultural and linguistic resource for the school site. Hours are typically 7:30am to 3:30pm and on all school calendar days.

 

Lincoln Elementary School in Whitewater, WI, serves 390 students in 4K-5th grade.  Our school is proud of our diversity, student centered approach, and known for our positive school family culture.  With our driven and dedicated staff, we believe in forming meaningful connections with every student.  While our academic report card is strong, exceeding expectations, we are most proud of closing the achievement gaps, the dedication to helping all students reach their amazing potential, and the collaboration between home and school.  Lincoln Elementary School is proud to be the first Leader in Me School in the state of Wisconsin!  These accomplishments show our deep belief that every child is valued, and every child has the potential to be great! 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.