Full-Time Special Education Paraprofessional (CNA Preferred) - Vacancy ID: 274661
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Vacancy Details
Full-Time Special Education Paraprofessional (CNA Preferred)
Meadow View Primary School
1
Open until filled
Contact
Megan Moeller
Director of Student Services
920-324-9341 ext 2212
Position Details
As soon as possible
$16.50/hour starting
Full Time
The Waupun Area School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional at Meadow View Primary for the 2026-27 school year. This position is full time and is eligible for benefits. This position will support special education students with a variety of academic and behavioral support needs in the general education setting. Due to the nature of this assignment, regular attendance is imperative.
The Waupun Area School District is a 4K-12 school district serving a population of 1900 students in South Central Wisconsin. Located conveniently on Hwy 151, Waupun is only 45 minutes north of Madison and 20 minutes south of Fond du Lac. WASD is home to four schools, including a charter school in Fox Lake. The Waupun Area School District consists of Meadow View Primary School (grades 4K-1), Rock River Intermediate School (grades 2-6), the Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12), and SAGES Charter School (Fox Lake, grades 4K-6).
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or skills associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job elements.
Please submit through WECAN a cover letter, resume, and current letters of recommendation.
WASD is an equal opportunity employer (Policy 511). The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 522.1 throughout his/her employment in the District. It is a requirement that all staff members serve as a positive role model for students.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position does require a minimum of a high school diploma. If position is in a Title 1 School, minimum of 48 credits of post-secondary education or an associate's degree. Candidate must be willing to fulfill DPI Title 1 requirements if minimum education requirements has not been met.
Candidates must have completed at least one of these options:
- Two years of post-secondary education (equivalent to 48 credits)
- Associate Degree
- Proficient score on Workkeys ACT
- Proficient score on Parapro-Assessments ETS
- Proficient score ParaEducator Master Teacher
- Authentic Portfolio with evidence for the paraprofessional standards
More information can be found on the DPI website here: https://dpi.wi.gov/title-ii/paraprofessionals-hiring-requirements
Candidates must also hold a DPI special education license. If they do not have a DPI special education license, one must be obtained within one month of hire.
Ideal candidates for this position include:
- previous success working with students with disabilities, particularly students with behavioral and/or intellectual disabilities
- able to develop rapport and maintain positive interactions with students and staff
- able to utilize effective instructional strategies (academic and behavioral) to increase and reinforce student learning in small group, large group, and 1-on-1 settings
- self-motivated and self-directed (is able to complete required tasks independently, with little or no direct assistance from the supervising teacher)
- flexible and able to adapt to change easily and readily
- able to work collaboratively with general education teams, and take direction/work in collaboration with special education teacher/case manager
- must be computer literate and willing to expand technology-related skills
- ability to set limits and follow-through with consequences
- ability to develop a rewards/positive incentives system and collect behavioral data
- has excellent behavior management skills and a has a niche for working with unmotivated/difficult students
- has been trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (preferred) or willing to be trained
- recent training in behavior management and/or mental illness (preferred)
- can accept constructive feedback and suggestions positively
- possible responsibilities of lunchroom and recess supervision
- Comfortable with potential personal care needs of students (bathrooming)
- perform other duties as assigned without hesitation
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume