School District of Onalaska·Onalaska, Wisconsin
The paraprofessional will support students in both general education and special education settings as assigned by the building administrator. They are expected to embody the district's core values of belonging, engagement, continuous improvement, collaboration, and integrity.
The School District of Onalaska is accepting applications for a full-time special education paraprofessional at Onalaska high school.
Paraprofessionals in the School District of Onalaska are classified as one encompassing unit of employees and are an integral part of the school system's programs.
Paraprofessionals are assigned by the building administrator to many assignments which may be different in each of the schools.
Special education paraprofessionals will support students in general education and within special education programming as needed.
Hours are 7:15am to 3:15pm No nights or weekends, school day only, and summer school work is available if interested.
Check out what it is like to work as a paraprofessional in our district! - https://youtu.be/BZRYsy2j42k We are seeking individuals who embody Onalaska's core values of Belonging, Engagement, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Integrity.
A minimum of two years (48 credits) post high school education, or an associate degree preferred. If two years post high school is not achieved, applicants must have passed ParaPro Assessment or designated WorkKeys Assessments prior to employment. The WorkKeys Assessment is paid for by the district if selected for employment.
Please attach cover letter addressed to Charlie Ihle, Associate Principal, and also include a resume and transcripts to show educational requirements are met.
--- The School District of Onalaska is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, disability, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, handicap, creed, color, political affiliation, genetic information, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, or military service. The District encourages applications from all segments of the population.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of post-high school education (48 credits) or an associate degree. If these requirements are not met, applicants must pass the ParaPro Assessment or designated WorkKeys Assessments.
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