Elementary School Paraprofessional - Vacancy ID: 267162

The Berlin Area School District is searching for a passionate and talented paraprofessional at Clay Lamberton Elementary School.  Most paraprofessionals work with students with one or more disabilities, including but not limited to intellectual, learning, speech/language, emotional/behavioral, physical, health-related, and autism. This position assists with activities focused on learning and support based on the individual needs of students with disabilities and may assist students in other learning environments (i.e., playground, lunchroom, etc.). 

Clay Lamberton Elementary School is a place where all students find success. Our student body of approximately 400 students has opportunities to learn and grow from a young age. In our primary grades, students explore play-based learning, social-emotional lessons, mathematics built on conceptual understanding, and literacy taught with a focus on the Science of Reading. In our upper grades, students continue to build conceptual mathematical understanding to prepare them for middle school, expand their foundational literacy skills aligned with the Science of Reading, and dig into complex science and social studies theories and lessons. Additionally, all students have access to physical education, music, art, and STEM specialist courses. We believe that the elementary school experience is critical to the development of the overall student and their future success as a learner.

Clay Lamberton Elementary is one of three schools that make up the Berlin Area School District.  Clay Lamberton Elementary (4K-5), Berlin Middle School (6-8), and Berlin High School sit on the same campus and serve as a hub of activity for the greater Berlin community. The Berlin Area School District comprises 14 municipalities, with the City of Berlin at the center.  Berlin is a rural community with a population of 5,500 located approximately 20 minutes west of Oshkosh and 10 minutes north of Green Lake. The Fox River runs through the center of the historic Victorian downtown. Agriculture, health services, light industry, and retail shops comprise Berlin’s economy.

The ideal candidate would be effective in the following areas:

• Carrying out, independently, instructional and behavioral plans for students developed by professional staff.

• Working cooperatively in a variety of settings as a team member with all staff members.

• Working with children with a wide variety of abilities, including intellectual, physical, and emotionally challenging behaviors.

• Demonstrating ethical conduct and maintaining the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students, and operational concerns of the organization.

• Assisting students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs (diapering), and personal hygiene.

• Assuming responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

• Helping supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, assisting students to and from transportation, and outside activities.

• Other duties as assigned (may include transportation).

Requirements: 

• Possess or be able to obtain a Wisconsin Special Education Aide License.

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. or 150 lbs. in a two-person lift.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.

• Desire to assist student(s) with special needs in a learning environment.

Salary, benefits, and length of contract:  This position works 181 days (school year only).  Pay is based on experience but is not less than $15.73/hour.   We also offer a competitive benefits package. 

How to apply:  Apply by completing the WECAN application and attaching an updated cover letter and resume. You may also complete a paper application. Copies of transcripts and licenses may be required prior to employment.

The Berlin Area School District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.