4K Education Assistant (EA) - Lapham - 0.8 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a Support Staff for Elementary (4K SEA) to assist special education teachers with providing individualized support to 4K students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Transfer, apply adaptive devices, tube feedings, diapering, and provide bathroom assistance and mobility training.
• Maintain student confidentiality, including written records.
• Absorb and document student progress in academic and behavior areas.
• Assist with data collection activities.
• Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies in dealing with student behavior, physical restraint/management, implement safe space procedure and behavior intervention plans.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be working with at least one scholar with an individual education plan throughout their work time, and maintain a daily schedule of support under direction from the case manager.
• Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement.
• Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations 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 who do not have intelligible speech.
• Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, individual education programs, 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).
• Ability to be mature, patient and compassionate when working with all students.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement.
• Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations 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 who do not have intelligible speech.
• Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, individual education programs, 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).
• Ability to be mature, patient and compassionate when working with all students.

Benefits

The Madison Metropolitan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance options.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

$24.82 per hour.

Schedule

Non-exempt, variable schedule based on school year requirements.