Instructional Paraprofessional - 4K Elementary

WATERTOWN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

VACANCY NOTICE

4K INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONALS

LOCATION: Douglas & Schurz Elementary Schools

START DATE: Start date: August 25, 2026 (meetings), September 1, 2026 (orientation)

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 4K 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 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),

· Associate or higher degree,

· 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: July 31, 2026 as interviews will be held in person on August 6, 2026.

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.

Apply electronically on Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) (https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/)

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.

Pay: $17.13 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17