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Mount Horeb Area School District
Special Education Paraprofessional (25 hr/wk)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Job Description
Vacancy Details Title Special Education Paraprofessional (25 hr/wk) School/Building Middle School Number of Openings 1 URL N/A Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central) 8/14/2026 Contact Name Erin Eslinger Title Human Resources Director Email eslingererin@mounthorebschools.org Phone 608-437-7034 Website https://www.mounthorebschools.org/ Position Details Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary/Wage $22.57 hourly Terms/Schedule Monday through Friday (Daily hours of approximately 8:30-1:30) Appointment Type Part Time Description
OUR FUTURE
PREPARE.LEARN. LEAD.
We are currently seeking to hire a highly dedicated general education paraprofessional. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed, cognizant of their mindset, champions 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.Why People Stay:
Our non-retirement rate is amongst the lowest in Dane County. When people begin their careers in Mount Horeb they stay. Great relationships are 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's Board and administration support team members with competitive wages/benefits, meaningful professional growth opportunities, and comfortable learning environments. Recent capital and operational referendums demonstrate the support our staff enjoys from our community. We expect a great deal from ourselves because so much has been given to us.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 2200+ students and families served. Our District's mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to nurturing, educating, and challenging all 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. We would welcome considering your application!Qualifications Our Ideal Candidate:
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. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Willingness to support personal care needs Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion Bilingual (Spanish) skills and abilities are a plus Candidate Requirements Additional Requirements Cover Letter Resume Custom QuestionsCareer Insights for Teacher Assistant
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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