Special Education Paraprofessional

OUR FUTURE: PREPARE. LEARN. LEAD.

Come work at Mount Horeb Area School District! We are currently seeking to hire a highly dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional at our Intermediate Center working with our 3-5th grade learners with special needs. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed, cognizant of their mindset, a champion of equity and are results-oriented. Applicants must be committed to continuous improvement and skilled at fostering mutually respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. We look for individuals whose creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and professionalism are contagious.

Applications should be submitted by Friday, July 1st for top consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

The majority of your day will involve in person support and assistance to include, engaging and interacting with students to maximize their learning and potential, meeting the individual needs of ours students with disabilities, following the Identified Individualized Education Program (IEP), collaborating with teachers and other colleagues, providing personal care to students as needed and providing a safe and respectful environment. This position requires regular kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and standing, along with diapering and providing support for toileting

Schedule: This position will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM-3:45 PM, daily.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Special Education Aide License. If you do not have one, we will assist with payment and obtaining.
• Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Passionate and engaging educators.
• Ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with all learners.
• Ability to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
• Collaborative and solution oriented mindsets.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, especially during times of change.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, including ability to guide and supervise groups of students, maintain confidentiality, and work with students in a positive and motivational manner.
• Demonstrates proficient office skills with computers and software.
• Able to interact with others effectively, follow directions and initiate activities independently.
• Enjoy working with students and other staff members.
• Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills and abilities are a plus

What We Offer:

It is important that we set you up for success. You will receive training and have the ability to shadow our amazing special education paraprofessionals so that you have the confidence you need to be your best self, empowering you to focus on student learning.

To compensate you for the wonderful work you will be performing and support you will be providing, you will receive $15.94 per hour beginning on your first day, including during the training period. Additionally, you are eligible to receive benefits including health insurance, flex spending, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans, paid time off, and paid holidays.

The safety and well being of our staff, students and families are important, and we have implemented standard operating procedures throughout the district including guidelines around cleaning, hygiene, illness and protective measures.

Why People Stay:

Great relationships built on collaboration and communication shared by all staff members, students, and parents which makes for a successful team and all around cooperation/satisfaction. MHASD has a friendly and inviting atmosphere which allows for educational freedom and continuous professional development with room to grow within the school district.

Who We Are:

We're pleased to be nationally recognized for excellence in education. Mount Horeb Area School District is dedicated to high levels of achievement and skills through academically enhanced curriculum and priorities for the arts for our 2525 students and families served. Our District’s mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to nurturing, educating and challenging our students; preparing and empowering them to be productive, responsible and self-fulfilled members of society. If you're passionate and dedicated, Mount Horeb Area School District is an ideal place to make a difference every day and empower our students. Apply today!

Applications submitted on reallywill not be considered. To apply, please submit your complete application on WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3300. Please do not email application materials.

The Mount Horeb Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.94 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location