Paraprofessional

School District Of Bayfield; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement fund through Wisconsin RETS

Long Term Disability

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

School District of Bayfield seeks dedicated paraprofessionals to support students in K-12 with special education needs. Under supervision of a certified staff member, you will assist with instructional and social-emotional goals, collaborating with teachers and related staff.

Responsibilities include in-class and hallway assistance, data collection, confidentiality, and implementing behavioral supports; travel between schools may be required. Full-time school-year position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to college coursework or as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Special Education Program Aide License unless WDPI license is held; apply within 30 days if not licensed.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in class or hallway, during lunch/recess, bus loading, recess, field trips, and leisure activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and limit sharing of student information to assigned staff.
• Assist with procedures including emergency procedures, classroom management, and data collection.
• Support students in reading, writing, and math under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Assist with behavioral management strategies and social-emotional supports; collect progress data.
• Support students with functional needs (self-care, mobility) as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising teacher and administration.

Skills

Classroom support

Data collection

Communication

Confidentiality

Technology literacy

Education

Special Education Program Aide License

College coursework

WDPI License

Tools

Word

Excel

Gmail/Google Classroom

Canvas

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Location:
  District Wide K-12

Paraprofessional

Position Purpose

The School District of Bayfield seeks individuals of the highest caliber whose creativity, enthusiasm, and energy inspire those around them. We are looking for dedicated professionals to work with students eligible for Special Education who are energetic, collaborative, patient, and highly skilled. Successful candidates will demonstrate initiative and the ability to work effectively with teachers, related service providers, and administrators.

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional and social/emotional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist students in class or hallway, during lunch/recess, bus loading, recess, field trips, and/or leisure activities as needed.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and do not release any personal information concerning any student except to the classroom teacher to whom assigned or administration and refers parent questions/concerns to the regular education or special education teachers.
• Assist with processes and procedures, including, but not limited to, emergency procedures, building orientation, student vulnerability, data collection, and classroom management.
• Assist students in academic areas such as reading, writing, and/or math. This includes implementing curriculum, adapting instructional materials/strategies, and collecting data on academic progress under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Support licensed teachers in the implementation of a variety of behavioral management techniques and social emotional supports as needed and collect data regarding student progress in this area.
• Supporting students with functional needs (self-care, mobility, etc.) as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher and administration.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools or to student homes may be required for certain positions.
• The position may require supervision of the AM or PM school bus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Gmail/Google classroom, Canvas).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to participate in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training in order to attain certification.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Special Education Program Aide License unless the individual holds any valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) License. If a candidate does not currently hold said licensure, the application must be submitted within 30 days of employment.

Job Type: Full-Time School Year

Salary:$26.06/hr

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Retirement fund through the Wisconsin Retirement System
• Long Term Disability
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Thank you for your interest in employment with the School District of Bayfield!

The School District of Bayfield does not discriminate in employment decisions based on age, race, creed, religion, color, disability, handicap, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the National Guard or military forces of the United States, or other protected group status.
The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. This job description is intended to comply with the American with Disabilities Act; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.