Personal Care Paraprofessional - Onalaska High School

Position Overview

The School District of Onalaska is accepting applications for a full‑time personal care/special education paraprofessional at Onalaska High School for the remainder of the 25‑26 school year. Paraprofessionals in the district are an integral part of the school system’s programs and will support students in both general and special education programming as needed. In addition to the paraprofessional job role, personal care paraprofessionals are typically assigned to one student at a time and at least 85% of daily responsibilities involve caring for a student's physical, safety, and behavioral needs.

No nights or weekends—school day only, and summer school work is available if interested. Great benefits including health insurance for those working 6 hours or more!

A minimum of two years (48 credits) post‑high‑school education, or an associate degree is preferred. If two years of post‑high‑school education has not been completed, applicants must have passed the Para Pro Assessment or designated Work Keys assessments prior to employment. The Work Keys Assessment is paid for by the district if the applicant is selected for employment.

Please attach a cover letter addressed to Charlie Ihle, Associate Principal, and also include a resume and transcripts to show that educational requirements have been met.

We are seeking individuals who embody Onalaska's core values of Belonging, Engagement, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Integrity.

The School District of Onalaska is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, disability, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, handicap, creed, color, political affiliation, genetic information, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, or military service. The District encourages applications from all segments of the population.

Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.