Learning for Independence Paraprofessional

CESA 7 is seeking a part-time paraprofessional to work with students with special education needs ages 18-21 in the Learning for Independence program.

Opportunity:

The LFI paraprofessional will work under the direction of the LFI Coordinator to assist in supporting young adults with special education needs in the Learning for Independence Program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). This is an ideal opportunity for retired/semi-retired educators!

Duties:

• Provide support to young adults with disabilities in a technical college environment in both classroom and unstructured environments
• Demonstrate, support, and reinforce communication and life skills for students with disabilities to develop adult independence
• Promote and support integration, participation, and independence in college activities on campus.
• Assist program students with participation in, and understanding of, course content.
• Assist students with self-regulation support as needed.
• Maintain communication between classroom instructors and the program coordinator regarding class expectations, student progress, and behavior

A trusted educational leader for over half a century, CESA 7 supports school districts in preparing students to be college, career, and life ready by providing high-quality and innovative services delivered by recognized experts. People are the core of everything we do. We are a community of educators striving toward the same goal of preparing students to be next-level ready with talented people, innovative solutions, and a passion for our work.

It is the policy of Cooperative Educational Service Agency, No. 7, not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin.