Special Education Paraprofessional - Thrive Program

Independent School District 197; Two Rivers (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in the Thrive Program at Two Rivers High School.

The role involves assisting teachers, managing behavior, and aiding students with daily routines. Must have a two-year degree or pass the Parapro Assessment; PCA training is provided. This on-site position offers a structured school-day opportunity to work with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or pass Parapro Assessment.
• PCA training provided.
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to support student's full body weight up to adult size.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Experience with diverse students and behavior challenges.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing skills.
• Demonstrate intercultural competence to support diverse students.
• Understand and respond to students' needs and abilities.
• Guide independent study and enrichment activities.
• Assist with large group activities and field trips.
• Supervise hygiene routines including lifting.
• Support students to/from bus and around the building.
• Apply behavior management techniques as directed by the teacher.
• Carry out clerical tasks related to students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Lifting 50 lbs

Behavior management

Intercultural competence

Communication skills

Education

Two-year degree or Parapro Assessment

Tools

PCA Training

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Thrive Program JobID: 6165

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.

Position

Special Education Paraprofessional

Location

Two Rivers High School

Hours

5.75 hours a day

Line of Authority

Responsible to the supervising teacher

Primary Function

To assist student with the instructional process in special education and/or regular education classrooms.

Wage

$23.92- $25.67/hr per the 2025-2027 Paraprofessional Contract

Qualifications

• Must have a two year degreeor passedThe Parapro Assessment.
• PCA training will be provided
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parentss.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two- to three-person lift).
• Ability to support student's full body weight up to adult size.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, effective communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, austim, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma.

Job Duties

• Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic.
• Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers.
• Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips.
• Assisting and supervising student's wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring student.
• Assisting and supervising student to/from bus and in the building as needed.
• Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher/s.
• Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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