Paraprofessional Substitutes

Description

OUR FUTURE: PREPARE. LEARN. LEAD.
Come work at Mount Horeb Area School District We are currently seeking to hire highly dedicated General Education and Special Education Paraprofessional Substitutes. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed, cognizant of their mindset, a champion of equity and results-oriented. Applicants must be committed to continuous improvement and skilled at fostering mutually respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues and community members. We look for individuals whose creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm and professionalism are contagious.

Substitute positions are perfect opportunities for retired educators, those beginning their careers in education and those who are interested in exploring education. No matter where you are at in your journey, becoming a short-term substitute allows you the flexibility in choosing the assignments that work best for your situation while also contributing to the community and shaping our future.

What Your Day Will Look Like:
The majority of your day will include general supervision of the students including classroom support under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher, lunchroom supervision, recess supervision, and may include crossing guard duty. You may also perform clerical and teacher or administrator assigned tasks as needed to provide classroom support.

Physical Requirements:
The ability to lift 25 pounds
Standing on your feet for long periods of time
Walking
Kneeling
Sitting

What We Offer:
It is important that we set you up for success, you will have the ability to shadow our amazing special education paraprofessionals so that you have the confidence you need to be your best self, empowering you to focus on student learning.

To compensate you for the wonderful work you will be performing and support you will be providing, you will receive $14.60 per hour for general education and $15.94 for special education assignments.

The safety and well being of our staff, students and families are important, and we have implemented standard operating procedures throughout the district including guidelines around cleaning, hygiene, illness and protective measures.

Why People Stay:
Great relationships built on collaboration and communication shared by all staff members, students, and parents which makes for a successful team and all around cooperation/satisfaction. MHASD has a friendly and inviting atmosphere which allows for educational freedom and continuous professional development with room to grow within the school district.

Who We Are:
We're pleased to be nationally recognized for excellence in education. Mount Horeb Area School District is dedicated to high levels of achievement and skills through academically enhanced curriculum and priorities for the arts for our 2525+ students and families served. Our District's mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to nurturing, educating and challenging our students; preparing and empowering them to be productive, responsible and self-fulfilled members of society. If you're passionate and dedicated, Mount Horeb Area School District is an ideal place to make a difference every day and empower our students. Apply today

For full consideration, an application with uploaded materials should be submitted through WECAN. Please do not email application materials.

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate:
*Passionate and engaging educators.
*Demonstrates ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with all learners.
*Ability to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
*Collaborative and solution oriented mindsets.
*Ability to be flexible and adaptable, especially during times of change.
*Demonstrates good communication skills, including ability to guide and supervise groups of students, maintain confidentiality, and work with students in a positive and motivational manner.
*Demonstrates proficient office skills with computers and software.
*Able to interact with others effectively, follow directions and initiate activities independently.
*Enjoy working with students and other staff members.
*Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
*Bilingual (Spanish) skills and abilities are a plus.

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