What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Catalyst Career Group?
The Mequon-Thiensville School District is characterized by excellence in everything we do. The district is designed for those who demand excellence. The MTSD staff are driven to be successful in all aspects of their lives, they have high expectations of themselves and others. Employees in the MTSD don't just create an environment for students to learn, they ignite each students' potential. Our commitment to student success is inseparable from our commitment to diversity and equity. We embrace a growth mindset and understanding there is no limit to learning. We connect with our students on a personal level, understanding who they are and what drives them to succeed. We value the diversity of the people in our school community and their ideas in order to prepare each child for a life of infinite possibilities.
The Mequon-Thiensville School District is a PK-12 district located along the coast of Lake Michigan in a northern suburb of Milwaukee that serves more than 3,500 students. Working in the Mequon-Thiensville School District means you are part of a team of educational professionals that ensures each student has the necessary tools to create their own personal path to success.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Responsibilities:
- Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce academic skills
- Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities
- Prepares academic and nonacademic materials and assists in record keeping
- Directs student activities during temporary absence of the teacher from the classroom
- Assists with emergency and crisis situations as needed
- Assists in supervision of students during nonacademic activities such as recess, lunch, field trips and assembly programs, etc.
Requirements:
- Dependable and conscientious with strong work ethic
- Department of Public Instruction certification - or eligibility for certificate which includes at least 48 post high school credits
- Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.
Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.
Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/milwaukee-job-fair-oct2025/
Milwaukee Job Fair
Friday, October 24, 2025
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield
1200 South Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.
Tips for Success:
- Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
- Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
- Bring multiple copies of your resume.
- Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.
- Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
- Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
- Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.
Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)
Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/milwaukee-job-fair-oct2025/
