Special Education Paraprofessional

CESA 6; Larsen (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Wellness program

Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Ind

Pet insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

CESA 6 is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with emotional and behavioral needs in an alternative education setting. The role assists teachers in delivering social, emotional and academic instruction, both in small groups and individually.

You will collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to a structured environment, employing trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation strategies where appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Special Education Program Aide certification (WI DPI) obtainable after hire with reimbursement.
• CPI certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and de-escalation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a strong teaching/support team.
• Assist Alternative School Teacher(s) with social, emotional and academic instruction.
• Support students with emotional and behavioral challenges in various settings, including off-site.
• Assist with classroom management, attendance, and behavior recording.
• Maintain safe, nurturing learning environment and adhere to current instructional techniques.
• Use NVCI training when needed.
• Perform clerical duties such as attendance and updating student files.
• Pursue professional growth based on feedback and best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Time management

Plan and prioritize work

Collaboration with diverse teams

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

Special Education Program Aide certification

CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification

Tools

Job description

Description

We are hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional, come join our team!

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional, come join our team!

Benefits

CESA 6 offers great benefits for full time employees such as: Health, Dental and Vision insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); Wellness Program; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity insurance; Pet insurance; paid vacation and holidays.

Values

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Summary

The Alternative School Paraprofessional reports directly to the Alternative Education Center Director and works with students who require a more structured educational setting that focuses on their social and emotional learning as well as academics in an alternative setting. The Alternative School Paraprofessional assists the Alternative School Teacher(s) in providing social and emotional instruction as well as general academics to students with emotional and behavioral deficits in an off-site setting.

Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively with a strong teaching/support team involving a variety of educational professionals.
• Contribute to a positive, student centered teaching team.
• Support students with emotional and behavioral challenges and assist them in developing appropriate social and regulation skills.
• Works with students, both in-group settings or individually, for the purpose of assisting with specific instructional tasks.
• Support the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom management, preparation and implementation of current teaching strategies.
• Provides and fosters a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment for students with emotional and behavioral challenges; attending to their academic and emotional needs.
• Use NVCI Training methods when the need arises.
• Perform clerical work, including: attendance, daily recording of behaviors, updating student files with academic, medical and behavioral reports.
• Take responsibility for professional growth based on feedback, research and best practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education And Licensure

• Solid educational background including a High School diploma.
• Special Education Program Aide certification from the WI Department of Public Instruction, which can be applied for after hire and is reimbursable.
• Current knowledge of specific disabilities, including trauma informed care & de-escalation strategies, appropriate instructional techniques/methods, positive behavioral interventions, and effective classroom organization.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification in NonViolent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Prior experience in behavioral self-contained classrooms or Special Education preferred.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Model the core values of the agency.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with diverse work teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Positive attitude, growth mindset and solution focused
• Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively.
• Communicate effectively and timely, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent time-management with ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.