| Location | Merrill, WI |
The School District of Beloit is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paraprofessional-EvenStart Family Literacy Program. This position will support the EvenStart Coordinator in providing instructional and developmental support to students and families within the School District of Beloit. The role focuses on early childhood education, family engagement, and student achievement, working directly with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children (3K). The Paraprofessional will be responsible for assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons, monitoring students, preparing classroom activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the students in the EvenStart program.
What You''ll Do:
Instructional Support: Assist the EvenStart Coordinator in developing and implementing early childhood lesson plans for large groups, small groups, and one-on-one instruction for infants, toddlers, and 3K classrooms.
Student Monitoring: Supervise students in various settings such as the classroom, playground, field trips, lunchroom, and bus areas to ensure safety and create a positive learning environment.
Classroom Preparation: Assist with setting up the classroom for learning, including preparing materials for activities, bulletin boards, art projects, and family engagement activities.
Observation Reporting: Report observations and incidents concerning student behavior (e.g., accidents, conflicts, rule violations) to the EvenStart Coordinator and/or school administrators.
Early Childhood Care: Provide attendant care duties for early childhood students, including assistance with mobility, personal hygiene, feeding, and toileting.
Professional Development: Attend school and district professional development sessions focused on early childhood education and best practices in the learning environment.
Family Engagement: Support family engagement initiatives and activities, including providing resources or information to families to foster involvement in their child''s learning.
We Offer:
A supportive team and collaborative work environment.
Ongoing professional development.
Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.
Application Materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Three (3) professional references (with at least two from a supervisor)
ABOUT US: The School District of Beloit is committed to preparing students who are college and career ready, empowered with effective communication, critical thinking, and life skills, which enable them to be productive global citizens. We are located on the southern Wisconsin state line in Rock county approximately 50 miles from Madison, 70 miles from Milwaukee, and 90 miles from Chicago.
We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic district serving over 4,000 students with six (6) elementary (4K-5) schools, two (2) middle schools (6 - 8), one (1) traditional high school (9-12) under the Ford NGL academy model, and one (1) alternative high school.
Our schools are staffed by highly qualified, talented employees and receive support from instructional content specialists and student services staff. We have programs for every child: advanced learning, virtual/online classes, early childhood, all-day 4K, dual-language immersion, an advanced technical training center, and a state-recognized intervention model.
Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Beloit was forged in fire and heavy industrial manufacturing, but we survived the great recession with a renewed spirit. We celebrate a proud legacy of strength, beauty, and diversity. Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.
We invite you to be a part of our thriving community!