Education Assistant - Huegel - 0.288 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants who have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why you should work with MMSD

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest district in Wisconsin, serving a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

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
• Consistently use proper hygiene practices as prescribed by MMSD health policies
• Maintain student confidentiality, including written records
• 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, etc.)
• Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies in dealing with student behavior, physical restraint/management, implement safe space procedure 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
• Tape record books
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials under a teacher’s direction
• Maintain records
• Maintain a daily schedule with direction from the case manager
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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)

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school, or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one’s own cultural competence (valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas)
• Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Working Conditions

Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings. Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends. Certain positions within the District may allow hybrid work flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching. Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time. Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.