Job Description

Vacancy Details

School/Building

Meadow View Primary

Number of Openings

1

URL

Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central)

Open until filled

Contact

Name

Megan Moeller

Email

mmoeller@waupun.k12.wi.us

Phone

920-324-9341 ext 2212

Website

Position Details

Position Start Date

As soon as possible

Salary/Wage

$15.75 starting

Appointment Type

Full Time

Description

The Waupun Area School District is seeking a special education paraprofessional beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. This position will support students who receive special education services with a variety of academic and behavioral support needs in the general education setting. Due to the nature of this assignment, regular attendance is imperative. We are looking for a positive, student-centered person who will help create an intellectually and emotionally safe school community, while supporting the learning and growth of all learners.

The Waupun Area School District is a 4K-12 school district serving a population of 1900 students in South Central Wisconsin. Located conveniently on Hwy 151, Waupun is only 45 minutes north of Madison and 20 minutes south of Fond du Lac. WASD is home to four schools, including a charter school in Fox Lake. The Waupun Area School District consists of Meadow View Primary School (grades 4K-1), Rock River Intermediate School (grades 2-6), the Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12), and SAGES Charter School (Fox Lake, grades 4K-6).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or skills associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job elements.

Please submit through WECAN a cover letter, resume, and current letters of recommendation.


WASD is an equal opportunity employer (Policy 511). The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 522.1 throughout his/her employment in the District. It is a requirement that all staff members serve as a positive role model for students.

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Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position does require a minimum of a high school diploma. If position is in a

Ideal candidates for this position include:

• previous success working with students with disabilities, particularly students with behavioral and/or intellectual disabilities
• able to develop rapport and maintain positive interactions with students and staff
• able to utilize effective instructional strategies (academic and behavioral) to increase and reinforce student learning in small group, large group, and 1-on-1 settings
• self-motivated and self-directed (is able to complete required tasks independently, with little or no direct assistance from the supervising teacher)
• flexible and able to adapt to change easily and readily
• able to work collaboratively with general education teams, and take direction/work in collaboration with special education teacher/case manager
• must be computer literate and willing to expand technology-related skills
• ability to set limits and follow-through with consequences
• ability to develop a rewards/positive incentives system and collect behavioral data
• has excellent behavior management skills and a has a niche for working with unmotivated/difficult students
• has been trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (preferred) or willing to be trained
• recent training in behavior management and/or mental illness (preferred)
• can accept constructive feedback and suggestions positively
• possible responsibilities of lunchroom and recess supervision
• perform other duties as assigned without hesitation

Candidate Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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