Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:
7/6/2026

Location:
Hortonville Area School District

Date Available:
09/01/2026
R eports to: Designated special education teacher; however, the specific responsibilities may be assigned by the Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma. (Two years post-secondary education preferred.)
• DPI certification as Special Education Program Aide
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible in order to meet the changing needs of students within the least restrictive environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with children in the least restrictive environment.
• Must be able to work as a team with educational staff.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation and housekeeping procedures and good personal hygiene habits.
• Must be able to work and organize in a timely manner.
• Must be able to bend and twist and lift supplies, equipment and students weighing 50 pounds.
• Must have the stamina and ability to work and stand for long periods of time.
• Must have or be willing to have the necessary training to service assigned students. Training may be basic behavioral and health needs.
• Must maintain required training to meet behavioral and health needs of students as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as behavioral and academic supervisor of special education.
• Provides academic, behavioral and life instruction to special education students.
• Provides support to students maintaining the least restrictive environment(s).
• Assist students with self-care.
• Complete clerical duties and maintenance of classroom records as assigned by the special education teacher.
• Work under the supervision of the teacher to assist in preparation of classroom for specific learning experiences.
• Provide physical and medical support according to, but not limited to, the IEP plan. This may include: Lifting and/or positioning, tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning, and other procedures deemed necessary.
• Attendance at meetings and trainings like Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPR/AED and others as assigned.

This is a part time position
Pay rate- $18.00/hour

Performance Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually, prior to the end of third quarter, by an administrator with input from the supervising teacher(s).

Employment: Nine Month