Location: Beloit, WI
School: Gaston Elementary
Pay Rate: $20-$25/hr
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Department: Special Education
Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Para Educator to join our Special Education team at Gaston Elementary in Beloit. The ideal candidate will support students with special needs, ensuring they receive the best possible educational experience. Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) is required to effectively communicate with our diverse student population.
Qualifications: - Associate's degree; or pass a formal assessment test (ParaEducator Master Teacher).
- Eligibility for Wisconsin Special Education Program Aide Certification #883.
- Ability to lift/move 50 pounds where applicable.
- Basic information technology and media skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
- Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrate flexibility, patience, and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical fitness assessment (e.g., standing, bending, kneeling).
- Must hold or be willing to obtain the Wisconsin Par-educator license.
Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.