Paraprofessional - LMC/Recess/Health - Houdini Elementary School

Position Type: Paraprofessionals/Interpreters/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 6/1/2026 Location: Houdini Elementary School Date Available: 08/24/2026 Closing Date: 06/05/2026 The Appleton Area School District has a position available for a 1.0 FTE LMC/Recess/Instructional Paraprofessional at Houdini Elementary School beginning on 08/24/2026. Salary: Starting at $16.50 Schedule: 35 hours/week (M-F 8:00am - 3:30pm) Qualifications: High School Diploma Bring your passion for education to Houdini Elementary and help build an environment where students love to learn. Houdini Elementary School is built on a strong foundation of care, high expectations, and a deep commitment to every child's success. Our staff works collaboratively to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel safe, valued, and challenged to grow academically and socially. With a focus on strong instruction, positive relationships, and responsive supports, we meet students where they are while helping them reach their full potential. Most importantly, Houdini is a true community with families, staff, and students working together with pride to make our school a place where children love to learn and belong. What you'll do The Paraprofessional will serve as an advocate for students who encounter barriers to academic achievement and participation in the school environment. This position works collaboratively with the Dean of Students and school staff to ensure a positive, safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment for all students. The paraprofessional supports students who may be disengaged from learning by building positive relationships, promoting self-regulation, and implementing proactive behavioral and restorative practices that strengthen student connections within the school community. Essential Responsibilities Support students across all school environments including classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, recess, arrival/dismissal, and other school activities.Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement, belonging, and academic success.Serve as an advocate for students experiencing behavioral, emotional, social, or academic barriers.Collaborate directly with the Dean of Students and school staff to support individual student needs and schoolwide behavior systems.Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices to reinforce expected behaviors and maintain a supportive learning environment.Apply non-violent crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate situations and maintain student and staff safety.Support students in developing self-regulation, problem-solving, communication, and social-emotional skills.Monitor and document student behaviors, interventions, and progress as directed.Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Students or administration. Desired Characteristics Student-centered and relationship-focusedCompassionate and culturally responsiveTeam-oriented and collaborativeConsistent, patient, and proactiveStrong commitment to equity and inclusion Click here for a full job description. (LMC/Recess/Instruc.) For more information about this position, please contact Katie Hardesty, Principal, at HARDESTYKATHRY@aasd.k12.wi.us -- An Equal Opportunity Employer --