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High School Paraprofessional
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,808 / year median in Wisconsin
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
The paraprofessional will be directly responsible to the School Principal and Student Services Director.
Schedule:
This position is a school-year position and will follow the student calendar Expected hours are 35-36 hrs. weekly This position is for the High School. Works with students individually, in small groups, and within the classroom Works to support the classroom teachers Works with special education students in the regular education classroom Works with and takes direction from teachers Qualifications High school graduate Enjoys working with students Ability to be flexible with a daily schedule Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents Will need to apply and become certified as a special education aide through the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $17.03 per hour Expected hours: No more than 36.0 per week
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Dental Insurance