Para Educator and Nutrition Services Team Member

Job Position Statement

The School District of Athens is in search of a highly skilled and para educator and nutrition services team member to join our team. An ideal candidate would be a proactive problem solver with outstanding communication skills, and contribute to the efficiency of the school district. This individual would be motivated, and thrive on creating a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity which represent the school district values.

Objectives of this Role

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to food safety, efficient meal service, and fostering a positive environment that supports student health and well-being.

• Create a productive learning environment, and nurture the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks to students

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health regulations

• Support students during meal times and encourage healthy eating habits

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, serving areas, and equipment

• Supervise and positively engage with students during recreational, instructional, and assessment activities in and out of the classroom

• Provided one-on-one and small-group academic support to students

• Be an advocate for students and families in the classroom and throughout the school

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with peers and colleagues

• Support and follow School Board policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

• Requires at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education that is equivalent to at least 48 semester hours; or hold an associate's (or higher) degree; or pass the WorkKeys assessments of Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information.

• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality

• Flexible, creative, organized, have a sense of humor, and model a positive growth mindset

• Value relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members

WI DPI ESEA: https://dpi.wi.gov/title-ii/highly-qualified-paraprofessionals

Contact: Gail Hurd, Job Center of WI, 715-261-8772

The School District of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital and parental status, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment based on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or disability.