Elementary Alternative Education Paraprofessional - General Education

The School District of Beloit is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Elementary Alternative Education Paraprofessional - General Education to provide direct instructional, behavioral and supervision support under the direction of licensed teachers in a small K-5 alternative education setting. The ideal candidate will reinforce routines, scaffold student participation and record objective observations, without serving as teacher of record or independently determining educational services. The proposed program launch is January 2027.

What You'll Do:

• Assist licensed teachers in carrying out prepared K-5 lessons, small-group practice, literacy and numeracy activities and individualized learning materials.
• Provide proactive, relationship-based student engagement support during K-2 morning and grades 3-5 afternoon sessions.
• Implement teacher-directed positive behavior routines, reinforcement and taught coping or communication strategies; use nonpunitive, trauma-responsive approaches.
• Observe and accurately record assigned academic engagement, attendance, behavior or progress-monitoring data using District-approved systems.
• Assist with student arrivals, transitions, movement breaks, meals/snacks, classroom organization and safe supervision as assigned.
• Work with the special education teacher to carry out assigned IEP accommodations or supports within the scope of the aide's role and required licensure; promptly report student concerns.
• Assist with creation of instructional materials, classroom preparation, equipment organization and family-engagement activities as directed; protect confidential student information.
• Follow District mandated reporting, safety, crisis response, student privacy and incident reporting procedures. Never use restraint or seclusion except as legally permitted, trained and directed.
• Participate in scheduled training, team meetings and program implementation reviews.

ABOUT US: The School District of Beloit is committed to preparing students who are college and career ready, empowered with effective communication, critical thinking, and life skills, which enable them to be productive global citizens. We are located on the southern Wisconsin state line in Rock county approximately 50 miles from Madison, 70 miles from Milwaukee, and 90 miles from Chicago.

We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic district serving over 4,000 students with six (6) elementary (4K-5) schools, two (2) middle schools (6 - 8), one (1) traditional high school (9-12) under the Ford NGL academy model, and one (1) alternative high school.

Our schools are staffed by highly qualified, talented employees and receive support from instructional content specialists and student services staff. We have programs for every child: advanced learning, virtual/online classes, early childhood, all-day 4K, dual-language immersion, an advanced technical training center, and a state-recognized intervention model.

Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Beloit was forged in fire and heavy industrial manufacturing, but we survived the great recession with a renewed spirit. We celebrate a proud legacy of strength, beauty, and diversity. Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.

We invite you to be a part of our thriving community!