Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional - Substitute Special Education Assistant

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK:

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is required by law to conduct a background check on each applicant for a Wisconsin educator license/permit regardless of whether it is an initial request or a renewal request. The primary purpose of a background check is to determine if the applicant has engaged in any behavior that endangers the health, welfare, safety or education of pupils.

• OREGON, WI
• K-12
• $20.00/hour

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is required by law to conduct a background check on each applicant for a Wisconsin educator license/permit regardless of whether it is an initial request or a renewal request. The primary purpose of a background check is to determine if the applicant has engaged in any behavior that endangers the health, welfare, safety or education of pupils.

Because a background check is a required step in processing all license/permit applications, all applicants must:

• Complete a Conduct and Competency questionnaire which is thoroughly completed, including all required documentation and information.
• If an applicant meets the requirements specified on the first question of the Conduct and Competency, submit fingerprints.
• If there is some type of misconduct that needs to be reported, you will need to prepare and attach a written explanation of what happened, and, when applicable, gather and SCAN complete copies of any related criminal complaint, criminal judgment, police reports, disciplinary letters/findings, correspondence, etc., as applicable. (
  
  Note:
  
  information printed from the CCAP web site is NOT sufficient)
• All supporting documents must be available for uploads as attachment in the online application system.

Failure to submit all necessary information in support of an application will result in a significant delay in processing and may result in denial of an application.

The following applicants are required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) when applying for a license:

• Applicants who have worked, resided, or physically attended classes in any of the locations listed below within the last twenty years (after age 17):
• U.S. states other than Wisconsin
• Listed U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, or Virgin Islands)
• Canada
• Great Britain (England, Scotland, or Wales)
• Applicants, who since their most recent submission of fingerprints to DPI have worked, resided, or physically attended classes in any locations listed above.
• Applicants who provide an address on their application that is in any of the locations listed above.

The requirements described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the positions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently receive, understand, and communicate information necessary to carry out lesson plans, supervise students, and respond to the school personnel.
• Remain in a stationary position and move throughout classrooms, hallways, and other school areas for varying periods of time.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and lift or move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, depending on the assignment.
• Maintain attention and situational awareness sufficient to respond appropriately to student needs and emergency procedures.

Work is performed in a school environment and may involve moderate to high noise levels, frequent interaction with students and staff, changing assignments, and exposure to typical classroom and school conditions. The employee is responsible for supporting student safety and maintaining appropriate supervision throughout the assignment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Duties may be modified or assigned based on operational needs, the specific school assignment, and applicable law. Edustaff is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.