Special Education Paraprofessional

The Kewaskum High School has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students at both all levels. Under direct supervision of a special education and/or regular education classroom teacher, a paraprofessional provides assistance to students performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students with various disabilities in an educational setting. These individuals may also work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.

This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday when school is in session (28.75 hours per week)

Primary responsibilities for this position include

• supporting students in general and special education environments by promoting independence and providing the least intrusive level of support appropriate to the academic and social-emotional needs of students
• using knowledge of a student's strengths and interests to encourage engagement in school learning and activities
• demonstrating proficiency in academics appropriate to the assignment and effectively make adjustments, modifications, and adaptations that have been communicated by the teacher and documented through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
• using positive behavioral supports to maintain a student's dignity and demonstrate an understanding of the communicative intents of behaviors
• tracking IEP goals and gathering data to drive programming, which requires a detailed, organized, flexible staff member that can adjust to changes in assignments based on student performance.

Successful candidates will maintain established routines and procedures while practicing with competence, integrity, and sound judgment even in the absence of close supervision. Due to the sensitive nature of the job duties being performed, a high degree of confidentiality is required.

The Kewaskum School District does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.