Special Education Para Professional

Job Description

Job Description

The Mequon-Thiensville School District is characterized by excellence in everything we do. The district is designed for those who demand excellence. The MTSD staff are driven to be successful in all aspects of their lives, they have high expectations of themselves and others. Employees in the MTSD don't just create an environment for students to learn, they ignite each students' potential. Our commitment to student success is inseparable from our commitment to diversity and equity. We embrace a growth mindset and understanding there is no limit to learning. We connect with our students on a personal level, understanding who they are and what drives them to succeed. We value the diversity of the people in our school community and their ideas in order to prepare each child for a life of infinite possibilities.

This position will provide service in a classroom for students with behavioral, physical, cognitive, or communication disabilities and perform other duties as identified as needed.

The position description and qualifications are listed below. Please submit a letter of interest and resume with your application materials. This position qualifies for benefits (health, dental, life, LTD and other employee optional benefits).

We invite you to apply for this elementary school position.

The Mequon-Thiensville School District is a PK-12 district located along the coast of Lake Michigan in a northern suburb of Milwaukee that serves more than 3,500 students. Working in the Mequon-Thiensville School District means you are part of a team of educational professionals that ensures each student has the necessary tools to create their own personal path to success.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vison insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off

Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of the special education teacher, works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce academic skills
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities
• Follows teacher directed discipline and behavior techniques
• Reinforces social and communication skills as determined by the teacher
• Reinforces physical skills as directed by the specialist
• Assists in meeting student health needs: including toileting, personal hygiene, physical limitations, food restrictions and medication
• Prepares academic and nonacademic materials and assists in record keeping
• Assists students with disabilities and other students needing assistance in regular and special classes
• Provides pertinent communication to special education teacher, regular education staff and parents regarding the student’s performance
• Protects the confidentiality of all students
• Directs student activities during temporary absence of the teacher from the classroom
• Assists with emergency and crisis situations as needed
• Assists in supervision of students during nonacademic activities such as recess, lunch, field trips and assembly programs, etc.

Requirements:

• Dependable and conscientious with strong work ethic
• Department of Public Instruction certification - or eligibility for certificate which includes at least 48 post high school credits
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
-job-fair-10-2026/

Milwaukee Job Fair
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield

1200 South Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
• Bring multiple copies of your resume.
• Doors open at 10:00 AM and the Job Fair ends at 12:30 PM
• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
-job-fair-10-2026/