Full-time HS Personal Care Paraprofessional

Anova Education; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Summer school work available

Job summary

A local school district in Onalaska, Wisconsin, seeks a full-time personal care paraprofessional for Onalaska High School. The role involves supporting students with intellectual disabilities, providing personal care, and assisting in both general and special education. Applicants need 48 college credits or an associate's degree, with competitive pay of $22.63/hour and health benefits. Hours align with school days, offering a great opportunity for those seeking work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post high school education or an associate degree preferred.
• Ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment if educational requirements are not met.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for students.
• Assist students in special education programming as needed.
• Address physical and behavioral needs of assigned students.

Skills

Support for students with intellectual disabilities

Behavioral care

Effective communication skills

Education

Associate degree or 48 credits post high school education

Job description

The School District of Onalaska is accepting applications for a full-time personal care/special education paraprofessional at Onalaska High School. Personal Care Paraprofessionals at the HS provide support and personal care for students with intellectual disabilities. Personal Care paraprofessionals will support students in general education and within special education programming as needed. In addition to the special education paraprofessional job role and responsibilities, personal care paraprofessionals are typically assigned to one student at a time and 85% or more of the daily responsibilities would be in caring for a student's physical, safety and behavioral needs.

No nights or weekends, school day only, and summer school work is available if interested. Great benefits including health insurance!

Qualifications: 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, applicant will take and pass ParaPro Assessment. (https://www.ets.org/parapro) prior to employment. This test is paid for by the district.

Wage: $22.63/hour



Please complete the online cover letter addressed to Charlie Ihle, Associate Principal, and attach a resume and transcripts.

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.