Substitute Support Staff - Paraprofessionals

River Falls School District is seeking energetic, innovative, and student-focused people to serve as substitute classroom and special education paraprofessionals beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Substitute general education paraprofessionals will be paid $19.54/hour, special education paraprofessionals will be paid $20.56/hour for the 2026-27 school year.

Special education paraprofessionals must be willing to obtain a Wisconsin DPI Special Education Aide license, the cost of which will be reimbursed by the District.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted, please email Jenny Karras at jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us when you have submitted your application to help expedite the employment process.

The School District of River Falls embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that support our goal of a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Specifically, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity to gender role stereotypes), race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap.

In alignment to our values and Title IX legislation, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex. Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to either or both the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or the Director of Human Resources, 852 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-1800, nate.schurman@rfsd.k12.wi.us. If, because of a disability, you require the assistance of auxiliary aides or services in conjunction with the application process, or to request employment-related accommodations, please contact: jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us or 715-425-1800 ext. 1101.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications will only be accepted online through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)

2. A complete application will include the WECAN application with references and contact information.

3. Email Jenny Karras at jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us upon completion of application.