Instructional Paraprofessionals - ELEM

INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONALS

LOCATION: Elementary Buildings

START DATE: as soon as available

HOURS: 5.75 hours/day, Schedules vary depending on the needs of the students

SALARY RATE: $17.13 per hour - Grade E - Step 1

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are accepting applications for Instructional paraprofessionals for the 2026-27 school year.

The paraprofessional will work under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher and the building principal. The job duties of paraprofessionals vary depending on the needs of the teachers and students. The position involves:

• Supporting the classroom teacher with instruction;
• Assisting students to remain on-task, completing assignments, and performing classroom activities;
• Maintaining discipline and fostering positive student interactions; and
• Year-round outdoors recess supervision.

QUALIFICATONS: This position requires the candidate to have a high school diploma in addition to meeting "highly qualified" standards of one of the following:

• Two years or more of study at an institute of higher education (completion of 48 semester hours or equivalent of trimester hours), or
• Associate or higher degree, or
• Passing a test to demonstrate the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Desire for building and maintaining a positive, inclusive playground program utilizing evidence-based strategies through Playworks.
• Upon hire, employee will be required to participate in the Paraprofessional Training Program.

Qualified candidates should possess:

• A passion for working with elementary school aged students;
• A positive attitude that will contribute to a welcoming atmosphere;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent attendance history in previous employment.

APPLY BY: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

THE DISTRICT: Selected candidate will help to further the WUSD mission to serve our students by providing educational opportunities to promote academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning and to lead families, students and staff in realizing the WUSD vision of inspired learners through student-centered education strengthened by community involvement.

TRADITION. INNOVATION. TRANSFORMATION.

The Watertown School District has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students taught in seven buildings.

THE COMMUNITY: The Watertown community has 24,000 residents and is located on the Rock River approximately halfway between Madison and Milwaukee, at the junction of Highways 16, 19, and 26.

The Watertown Unified School District does not discriminate in its education program, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability status.