The Verona Area School District is seeking applicants for the following position.
Student Driver & Special Education Assistant/Paraprofessional (the job description can be found here )
.94 FTE, 37.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined. This is a 10 month position
Transport assigned students within school boundaries in a provided district van.
Drive in a courteous and safe manner and maintain appropriate records.
Assist with student transfers and other situations where passengers are in need of accommodations and assistance.
Maintain a positive working relationship with those who utilize the transportation service.
During non-driving times, will support the district as a Special Education Assistant.
Skills Necessary
Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, and staff.
Apply rules of confidentiality with all student information and professional matters.
Provide classroom support to teachers and special needs students. Examples of tasks include: working with students in small groups or one-on-one to teach and reinforce academic and life skills; knowing the abilities and disabilities of each student and how their special needs affect them and their learning; using adaptive devices particular to a student's needs; providing consistency and continuity in expectations; and practicing in all subject areas.
Qualifications
Education: minimum of a high school education, additional education/related experience to meet DPI certification requirements is required. First Aid and CPR training preferred. Participate in district-sponsored training required, including NVCI and de-escalation strategies.
Skills: Able to work effectively and positively with a range of students of different ages and abilities. Capable of using smartphone technology, including mapping and tracking apps.
Must have and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license. Maximum of one moving violation in the last three years.
Experience: Prior work with children is desired. Prior experience driving children or adults preferred.
Non-violent Crisis Intervention training required upon hire.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who have worked with students and families from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Bilingual (Spanish) language skills are prioritized
Total Rewards
The district has a competitive total rewards program with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. More information can be found here.
The Verona Area School District is looking for student-focused, dedicated, and equity-centered candidates to join our diverse district. Our success is fostered and supported through the working relationships of all staff and is built on a foundation of equity, mutual respect, cultural responsiveness, the pursuit of excellence, and shared responsibility at school, at home, and in the community. All roles at the Verona Area School District have a direct impact on students and our north star where all students will achieve disciplinary literacy.
In the Verona Area School District, our mission is that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life. To meet this mission, the Verona Area School District will ensure that every individual has access to the educational, social, and emotional support they need to feel valued and affirmed in their unique identities and experiences. We acknowledge that inequities and power dynamics exist in our system such that some individuals, on the basis of their identities*, face barriers to accessing the opportunities they need to experience success. In acknowledgment of such, The Verona Area School District is committed to disrupting these systems of inequity.
All employees must support the VASD Strategic Plan and mission that each student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their personal goals, thrive in a diverse global society, and lead a healthy, self-fulfilling life.
To apply, complete the WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network) online application at https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/#/
Deadline
Application materials will be accepted until filled. The Verona Area School District recruits on a rolling basis. Applicants are considered as they apply until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Job Ride Assistance
If you need assistance with transportation to/from work, YWCA''s Job Ride program may be of benefit to you. Job Ride is an innovative program that provides subsidized transportation for low-income people going to/from work, even those commuting to the Verona Area School District. Learn more and apply for Job Ride at: https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yw-transit/
The Verona Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer.