Position Title
Paraprofessional – General- Monolingual English or Bilingual English / Spanish
Opening & Closing Dates
Job Location
Base Wage
****FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR****
BASE Wage: $15.61 to $20.93 (based on experience)
*annual wage will be pro-rated based on start date and/or full-time/part-time status, base wage is contingent upon the employee actively working the full year, unpaid days off will adjust wage for that specific pay-period.
FLSA Status
Primary Function
POST POSITION
LA CAUSA, INC. POSITION OPENING NOTICE
(NO SOLICITATIONS, PLEASE)
OPENING DATE: January 11, 2022
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
PRIMARY FUNCTION:Aids classroom teacher in supporting and assisting students with keeping pace, distribution of materials, helping students to follow teacher, and other classroom resources, and help maintain classroom management. May help with student and teacher with translation as needed to ensure a high quality, comprehensive, and appropriate instructional program. This is a 10-month position.
Primary Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Legend: E = Essential / NE = Non Essential / N/A = Not Applicable
BILINGUAL POSITIONS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE DUTIES LISTED BELOW IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH:
- Assist teacher with the implementation of the curriculum; either individually or in groups, to include provide supplemental instruction, classroom management, supervision of students, material preparation, etc. E
- Ensure a safe environment, including knowing where children, prevent accidents, and injury and respond to fire/emergency drills and other incidents. E
- Attend meetings and professional development activities, as required. E
- Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration, and cooperation with all parents, co-workers, etc. E
- Follow all duties of a mandated reporter. E
- Perform other related duties, as assigned. NE
- Be a team player! E
*Bilingual position incorporates curriculum and assessments in English and Spanish.
Required Qualifications
- Sixty (60) college credits from an accredited University or College.
- Valid WI DPI Special Education License or must apply for within 90 days of hire.
- Experience working with children (Highly desirable)
- Bilingual (Spanish and English. (Highly preferred)
- Neat orderly person with great organizational skills.
- Must be a “People Person” with a great disposition and outlook on life, who enjoys working with others, is upbeat and pleasant to work with and is a good listener.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours as needed.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, written and verbal
- Must pass all background checks.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in classroom and school environments.
Reports To
To Apply
Apply online at www.lacausa.org under “Careers” then “New Applicant Application.”
Please know that your Public Libraries offer free use of a computer and access to internet.
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Any current La Causa, Inc. employee wishing to apply for this position is required to notify their immediate supervisor of their intentions and must complete the Job Bid Form online, which will be submitted to the Department of Human Resources for processing. Failure to notify your immediate supervisor prior to submitting an application will lead to applicant disqualification.
LA CAUSA, INC. IS AN AA/EEOC/LEP EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
EOE OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETS/DISABILITY