Special Education Paraprofessional - District Locations - Vacancy ID: 274396
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Vacancy Details
Special Education Paraprofessional - District Locations
District locations
25
N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Jen Winter
Human Resources Specialist
715-261-0522
Position Details
9/1/2026
$18.82 per hour starting with higher rates offered for relevant experience
7 hrs/day | School Year
Full Time
The Wausau School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional who will assist in providing education to meet the IEP goals to students with disabilities or special needs.
Current Open Positions: Elementary, Middle and High School
This position plays an important role in support of our mission to "Advance student learning, achievement, and success,"
This position plays an important role in support of our mission to "Advance student learning, achievement, and success,"
This position offers excellent benefits for medical, dental, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Education/Certification:
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- DPI Special Education Aide Certification (or a valid Wisconsin teaching license) is required. Application for certification must be made on-line upon hire through the
Department of Public Instruction website. This is completed during out New Hire Orientation.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training and knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) desired.
Performance Requirements:
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional and confidential manner
- Requires individual who can effectively work with curriculum, as a team member, and be flexible to the needs of students and staff
- Must be self-directed and possess strong communication, computer, and technology skills; and have the ability to support student learning in a variety of
educational settings
- Requires experience with students with special needs, and strong skills in developmentally appropriate student management
- Requires ability to supervise students in various settings inside and outside
- Some positions may involve providing assistance with toileting, feeding, and transferring students with physical limitations
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- DPI Special Education Aide Certification (or a valid Wisconsin teaching license) is required. Application for certification must be made on-line upon hire through the
Department of Public Instruction website. This is completed during out New Hire Orientation.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training and knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) desired.
Performance Requirements:
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional and confidential manner
- Requires individual who can effectively work with curriculum, as a team member, and be flexible to the needs of students and staff
- Must be self-directed and possess strong communication, computer, and technology skills; and have the ability to support student learning in a variety of
educational settings
- Requires experience with students with special needs, and strong skills in developmentally appropriate student management
- Requires ability to supervise students in various settings inside and outside
- Some positions may involve providing assistance with toileting, feeding, and transferring students with physical limitations
Candidate Requirements
- Custom Questions