Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

Position: 9th-12th Grade Special Education Instructional Aide

The School District of North Fond du Lac has an opening for a special education instructional aide to serve at Horace Mann High School beginning as soon as possible . The position involves supporting students in special education throughout the day with transitions, supervision, academics, socio-emotional needs, and behavioral support. The instructional aide works under the day-to-day direction of the special education teacher or department. The working hours are from 7:30am -3:30pm five days a week.

Overall Expectations

Your role is to come to school prepared to be the best version of yourself, as an individual who is concerned for others and gives respect to all. Enter each day curious and work to contribute as well as demonstrate your skills.

Qualities you need to do the job to be successful in NFDL

• Time management
• Management and preparation for learning
• Ability to work with others
• Empathy
• Respect for others’ stories
• Willingness to take risks
• Acceptance of the learning associated with failure
• Completion of your tasks
• Ownership of your success
• Demonstration of your knowledge and learning
• Be present using active listening

Leadership Responsibilities (you influence others in every experience)

• Maintain optimism
• Be curious
• Be gritty
• Be kind
• Care for others and yourself
• Care for school, halls, classrooms, and campus
• Represent our school, our staff in the community with dignity and pride
• Be a role model for your fellow colleagues and students

Possible Benefit Package:

• WI Retirement (provided)
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays, Accumulative Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending or Health Saving Accounts
• 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Accounts (available)
• Health and Financial Wellness Program
• Professional Development
• Optional payroll deduction for savings products
• Employee Assistance Program