Early Childhood Special Education/4K Special Education Paraprofessional - 0.9 FTE - McKinley Elementary

The Appleton Area School District has a position available for a .9 FTE ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education)/4KSE (4 Year Old Special Education) Paraprofessional at McKinley Elementary School beginning the 2026-2027 school year.  This position is Monday - Thursday AM and Monday - Friday PM.

Salary: Starting at $17.50
Schedule: M-TH 8:00 am - 11:30 pm and M-F 12:20pm-3:30pm 
Qualifications: High School Diploma and 48 college credits. This position also requires a Special Education Aide License (or willingness to obtain). 
 

Create Joyful Foundations for a Lifelong Journey of Learning At Appleton Community 4K
AASD collaborates with 14 community partner sites and 4 school host sites to provide high-quality early learning experiences for our 4K students. Our classrooms are safe, nurturing, and joy-filled environments where play-based learning drives meaningful academic growth. As part of our 4K team, you'll support student growth in Early Literacy, Mathematical Thinking, and Social-Emotional Development while building strong relationships with families and colleagues. If you're passionate about early childhood education and believe learning should be hands-on, joyful, and child-centered, Appleton Community 4K is a place where you can make a lasting impact, helping children play, learn, and grow today so they are ready to lead, care, and contribute tomorrow.  
 

What you'll do 
The Special Education Paraprofessional works directly with students with disabilities to support their academic learning, behavior, physical needs, and daily care. In collaboration with teachers and school staff, this role helps implement individualized plans, ensures student safety, and provides support across multiple school settings, including classrooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces. Paraprofessionals play a critical role in creating inclusive, supportive learning environments where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Success in this position requires flexibility, teamwork, strong communication skills, and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of students.

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For more information about this position, please contact Michelle Wranosky, Associate Director of Special Education, at WRANOSKYMICHEL@aasd.k12.wi.us

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