Student Learning Aide - Math Gifted & Talented Program - Vacancy ID: 270149
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Vacancy Details
Student Learning Aide - Math Gifted & Talented Program
Elementary
1
N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Brett Kline
Human Resources Specialist
(920)563-7801
Position Details
8/24/2026
$19.28
20 hours/week
Part Time
The School District of Fort Atkinson is accepting applications for a Gifted and Talented Program - Student Learning Aide. This position supports high achieving students to grow and advance to their fullest potential in the area of mathematics. Activities include proving extension in problem solving, finding alternative solutions, building fluency and extending mathematical thinking to elementary students identified as showing readiness for additional challenge.
The Student Learning Aide duties will include:
- Assisting students with online and/or class extension activities as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or provided by the Gifted and Talented program
- Connecting extension learning to the core grade level curriculum as applicable
- Supporting the development of social emotional skills to maximize student growth including managing time on tasks, mastering lagging “student skills” as present, and understanding the unique needs of advanced learners
- Deepening opportunity for students to engage facilitated problem solving
- Communication with the classroom teacher and families, when appropriate, regarding student progress, observations and successes
- Participating in the identification of learners in need of services including data collection and analysis
All interested applicants must apply via WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network) at: https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Please include a cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation, The School District of Fort Atkinson will only accept applications for vacant positions via WECAN.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At the School District of Fort Atkinson, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalency and meet the State of WI requirements to be a highly qualified paraprofessional:
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2 years or more of study at an institute of higher education (completion of 48 semester hours or equivalent.
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Associate or higher degree
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Passing an exam to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics
The ideal candidate would have experience working with elementary-aged children and a background in education or an academic field.
Experience in a field that is math-focused is highly desirable, but not required.
Confidence in helping elementary students with math content through the middle school level (Pre-Algebra) required.
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume