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County reports hires, paraprofessional recruitment and psychologist positions funded through grant

Calumet County Children with Disabilities Education Board · May 27, 2026
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Summary

Director Joanne Metzen reported multiple recent hires across district schools, plans to interview for 2.5 paraprofessional openings in June, and that the county is hiring 4.5 school psychologist roles (three filled) and a mental health program coordinator funded through grant money.

During the department report Joanne K. Metzen, Director of Special Education, gave a detailed staffing update. She said Brillion filled a high-school ID neurodiverse position after a teacher transfer, Chilton filled an emotional-behavioral disorder (EBD) vacancy, Hilbert filled middle/high-school positions, and New Holstein filled high-school and early-childhood teaching positions. Metzen noted interviews are scheduled in early to mid-June to fill 2.5 paraprofessional openings at Hilbert and New Holstein.

Metzen also reported the county is hiring psychologist positions through recent grant funding: "Through a grant, the County is hiring 4.5 school psychologist roles (3 have been hired) and a Mental Health Program Coordinator, hired," she said in her report. The board received a handout detailing staff fully funded by the Calumet County Children with Disabilities Education Board.