Special Education Paraprofessional

Hortonville Area School District; Hortonville (WI); On-site; USD 23,419; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Hortonville is seeking a part-time Special Education Assistant to support behavioral and academic needs of special education students. The role requires a high school diploma and DPI certification. Key responsibilities include assisting with self-care, providing support in the least restrictive environment, and completing clerical tasks. The position offers a pay rate of $17.00/hour. Candidates must maintain necessary training to effectively assist assigned students.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, two years post-secondary education preferred.
• DPI certification required for Special Education Program Aide.
• Must maintain required training to service assigned students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as supervisor of special education students' behavioral and academic needs.
• Assist students with self-care and academic instruction.
• Provide physical support as per IEP plan.

Skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Teamwork

Sanitation Procedures

Physical Stamina

Education

High School diploma

DPI certification as Special Education Program Aide

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 1/14/2026
• Date Available: As soon as possible

Reports to

Designated special education teacher; however, the specific responsibilities may be assigned by the Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma. (Two years post-secondary education preferred.)
• DPI certification as Special Education Program Aide
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible in order to meet the changing needs of students within the least restrictive environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with children in the least restrictive environment.
• Must be able to work as a team with educational staff.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and housekeeping procedures and good personal hygiene habits.
• Must be able to work and organize in a timely manner.
• Must be able to bend, twist and lift supplies, equipment and students weighing 50 pounds.
• Must have the stamina and ability to work and stand for long periods of time.
• Must have or be willing to have the necessary training to service assigned students. Training may be basic behavioral and health needs.
• Must maintain required training to meet behavioral and health needs of students as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as behavioral and academic supervisor of special education.
• Provides academic, behavioral and life instruction to special education students.
• Provides support to students maintaining the least restrictive environment(s).
• Assist students with self-care.
• Complete clerical duties and maintenance of classroom records as assigned by the special education teacher.
• Work under the supervision of the teacher to assist in preparation of classroom for specific learning experiences.
• Provide physical and medical support according to, but not limited to, the IEP plan. This may include: lifting and/or positioning, tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning, and other procedures deemed necessary.
• Attendance at meetings and trainings like Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPR/AED and others as assigned.

This is a part time position
Pay rate- $17.00/hour

Performance Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually, prior to the end of third quarter, by an administrator with input from the supervising teacher(s).

Employment: Nine Month