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Watertown Unified School District
Special Education Paraprofessional - WHS & RMS
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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
WATERTOWN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT VACANCY NOTICE SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS LOCATION
Opportunities available at Riverside Middle School & High SchoolSTART DATE
Start date: August 25, 2026 (meetings), September 1, 2026 (orientation)HOURS:
5.75 hours/day, Schedules vary depending on the needs of the studentsSALARY RATE
$19.36 per hour - Grade F - Step 1 JOBDESCRIPTION
Special education paraprofessionals focus on supporting student success. Duties vary depending on the disabilities and needs of the students. All assignments assist in supporting students in a variety of ways: helping students remain on-task, assisting in completing school assignments and learning tasks, supporting social activities, fostering positive student interactions and behaviors, hygiene/grooming, and other student supervisory duties. The qualifications for special education paraprofessional positions include:- A high school diploma or equivalent and a strong desire to impact student learning!
- Excellent attendance history in previous employment.
- A commitment to positively engaging with students every day!
- Experience and/or desire to work with students with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges;
- Ability to interact and work with students, staff, and community members in a positive manner;
- Basic computer skills and/or ability to learn.
- A positive attitude to contribute to a strong team-oriented environment;
- Strong in-person communication skills to promote student success
- Upon hire, employee will be required to participate in the Paraprofessional Training Program.