West - Special Education Assistant; SEA - FTE

Overview

Student Services

West High

Starting Compensation: $24.82

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the  school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, fostering a thriving school environment for all students, families, and staff. Our strategy centers on three major goals: all children achieve academically; our schools are places where children and adults thrive; and Black youth excel  strive to retain staff in all positions who are committed to these values and to creating a welcoming environment for all.

We aim to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career paths. We seek to grow a talented workforce that reflects the diversity of our student population.

This position is a support staff role that assists special education teachers with providing individualized support to students with disabilities.

• Provide instructional support and reinforcement to students in academic, behavioral and functional areas across school, community and vocational settings
• Implement curriculum and behavioral intervention strategies across environments, under the direction and guidance of a teacher and/or related services staff
• Transfers, apply adaptive devices, tube feedings, diapering, and provide bathroom assistance and mobility training
• Consistently use proper hygiene practices as prescribed by MMSD health policies
• Assist with coordination and communication activities with other staff to provide feedback regarding student performance
• Assist with data collection activities (reviewing and documenting student progress — academic and behavior)
• Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies, including safety procedures and behavior intervention plans
• Provide supervision during lunch, recess, playground, hallways and field trips
• Participate in on-the-job training and district-level training
• Assist with loading and unloading school buses
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials under a teacher’s direction
• Maintain records
• Work with at least one student with an individualized education program (IEP) and coordinate with the case manager to maintain a daily schedule of support
• Other related duties as assigned

• Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement
• Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic settings under the direction of a teacher
• Ability to keep accurate student data
• Ability to work with physically aggressive students
• Ability to work with students who are nonverbal or have limited speech
• Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, IEPs, and behavior intervention plans
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff and community, orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality
• Ability to walk, lift up to 50 lbs, climb, bend, reach, and kneel
• Ability to learn and use basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, word processing)
• Must be mature, patient and compassionate when working with all students

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to improving one’s own cultural competence
• Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children; may apply during/after offer
• Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass an onsite assessment
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Prior experience in a public school setting
• Prior experience with children who have disabilities, including non-ambulatory and/or nonverbal children
• CPR certification;
  First aid training
• Experience using email, internet, and word processing programs

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