Paraprofessional - Holstein High School - EBD Program

Position: Paraprofessional - New Holstein High School - EBD Program
Location: Chilton

Salary: $16.87 - $23.90 Hourly
Location : 206 Court St., Chilton, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Special Education
Opening Date: 05/18/2026

Description
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Calumet County Director of Special Education, assists the teacher in creating an educational program and classroom environment resulting in high levels of learning and personal growth of each student that will contribute to their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, with the philosophy and goals of the district.

Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supports instruction to all students reinforcing the certified teacher's lessons. Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.

Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities. Aids instructional efforts of the teacher.

Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Plans and administers remedial lessons per certified teacher's direction. Provides specialized attendant services as required by the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and as directed by the teacher.

Performs administrative support and assistance for teaching staff. Prepares documents and correspondence including typing letters, memos, schedules, notices, tracking data and other miscellaneous items; photocopies documents; maintains files; and distributes items, as needed.

Assists the teacher and administration in implementing policies and rules governing student conduct.

Provides supervision of students as directed by the teacher and/or the principal.

Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Organizes the physical environment to ensure that the classroom is safe and supports the learning of all students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Demonstrates professional conduct. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.

Develops and maintains trust and positive relationships with parents, students, and staff members.

Serves as a positive role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Additionally, helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Participates in in-service training and programs as assigned.

Performs any other professional duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, director of special education, principal, district administrator, or designee.
May transport students in district-owned vehicles when requested.

It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides supervision of students as directed by certified teacher and/or the principal. Supervises students and provides appropriate redirection in accordance with policy and procedures. Formal discipline will be administered to students with support from the teaching and/or administrative staff.

Typical Qualifications
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduation from high school or GED required; one to two years of experience working with school-aged children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with students, parents, county employees, and district school leaders.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software and the ability to perform a full scope of word processing functions independently and with a high degree of accuracy and speed.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification, as needed.
Valid WI driver's license.
Other Skills and…