Special Education Paraeducator

Special Education Paraeducator - Vacancy ID: 274455
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Vacancy Details
Special Education Paraeducator
Amery High School
1
N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Becky Schmidt
District Administrative Assistant
(715) 268-9771 ext. 272
Position Details
As soon as possible
Starts at $16.25 / hour
About 6 hours per day or 29.75 hours per week during the school year
Part Time
The School District of Amery is seeking a paraeducator to support special education students at Amery High School (grades 9-12). The job of a paraeducator is ideal for the person who enjoys working as a part of a highly effective team of educators to support student learning.
This part-time position is 29.75 hour per week (about 6 hours per day) with a starting wage of $16.25 per hour. See qualifications for more information.
The School District of Amery is a public PK-12 district of approximately 1,200 students in four buildings on one campus. Amery is one of the highest achieving districts in Western Wisconsin. The district encompasses 190+ square miles in Polk and St. Croix Counties, approximately one hour from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The city of Amery is known as the "City of Lakes" and is comprised of four lakes and the Apple River.
The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.
The School District of Amery is a public PK-12 district of approximately 1,200 students in four buildings on one campus. Amery is one of the highest achieving districts in Western Wisconsin. The district encompasses 190+ square miles in Polk and St. Croix Counties, approximately one hour from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The city of Amery is known as the "City of Lakes" and is comprised of four lakes and the Apple River.
The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must acquire and maintain first aid and CPR certification.
• Must have DPI Certification as Special Education Paraeducator, or be willing to obtain with assistance from the district.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work independently and to deal with high pressure situations.
• Must have proven skills to work effectively with children with behavior difficulties.
• Must be able to effectively supervise children using positive discipline techniques.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of staff, children and families.
• Must exhibit interpersonal skills necessary to work with team members, children, parents, volunteers and the public.
• Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must acquire and maintain first aid and CPR certification.
• Must have DPI Certification as Special Education Paraeducator, or be willing to obtain with assistance from the district.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work independently and to deal with high pressure situations.
• Must have proven skills to work effectively with children with behavior difficulties.
• Must be able to effectively supervise children using positive discipline techniques.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of staff, children and families.
• Must exhibit interpersonal skills necessary to work with team members, children, parents, volunteers and the public.
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation