Middle School Support Wilson Middle School

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AASD APPROVED 04/26/2024

Department of Human Resources

131

E. Washington St., Suite 1A

Appleton, WI 54911

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JOB DESCRIPTION

FSLA Status: (Exempt or Non-Exempt)-Non-Exempt

Works With:
Administrators, Administrative Assistants, Teachers, Students, Parents/Guardians, and the

Community

The Middle School Support paraprofessional will provide assistance to students and school personnel in

accordance with the goal of ensuring safe and healthy school environments for all. Furthermore, this position

will also collaborate with the school nurse on monitoring the needs of students within the school.

The Middle School Support Paraprofessional is to assist professional staff members in performing clerical tasks

and non-instructional duties. As assigned to assist the professional teacher in the instructional program by

implementing teacher-planned and teacher-supervised small group and/or individual activities. In addition,

assist the library media program or department with activities that are primarily non-instructional and clerical

in nature under the direction of the administrator.

The Middle School Support Paraprofessional is to assist in the overall supervision of the school and provide

active supervision of the playground, in school suspension and/or reflection room, lunchroom, hall, recess

activities, locker rooms, bus loading and/or student crossings, and other duties as assigned by principal.

Responsibilities, Tasks & Duties:

• Provide care for students, following district/ WISHES protocol for injury and illness care.

• Administer medication to students in accordance with District procedures.

• Utilize Infinite Campus to document all medication administration including stock medication and prescription

medication per medical professional orders.

• Supervise students in the health room.

• Performs tutorial functions; listens to oral readings by students; leads and monitors instructional

activities as directed and planned by the teacher

• Assists with the implementation and monitoring of computerized assessments such as i-Ready and

state-mandated testing systems.

• Honors confidentiality requirements of the Appleton Area School District

• Assists the professional staff with data collection and recording

AASD APPROVED 04/26/2024

• Assists with various clerical duties as assigned by professional staff

• Active supervision of playground, lunchroom, in-school suspension, regulation spaces, hall, recess

activities, locker rooms, bus loading and/or student crossings, and other duties as assigned by principal

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Other:

• Performs such other related responsibilities as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or HSED/GED (at Non-school-wide Title I Schools)

• Completion of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Medication Administration Training including the

“knowledge” portion at least every four (4) years and the “skill training” at initiation of the assignment and

repeated annually

• Highly recommended training in de-escalation strategies (NCI) or be willing to obtain training through

District offerings

• Completion of Mandatory Blood-Borne Pathogens training

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Exhibit cultural competence in working with all staff, students, and families.

• Skills in problem-solving situations involving students and district personnel

• Ability to communicate effectively with others and write routine reports, correspondence and other

materials related to assigned duties and responsibilities

• Must be able to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships and follow supervisory direction

• Ability to work with and safe keep confidential information or records

• Work successfully as a team member with all staff members

• Work cooperatively in a variety of settings with professional staff, students, and parents

• Maintain emotional control under stress

• Tolerate frequent disruptions of schedules and activities

• Work in an environments with visual, auditory, and olfactory distractions

• React quickly to student movement and behavior

• Ability to work outside in various…