Education Assistant - Orchard Ridge - 0.227 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the Role

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for an Elementary School Operations position at Orchard Ridge Elementary. 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, with a bold vision to ensure every school is a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate 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.

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 under the direction of a teacher and/or related services staff.
• Assist with transfers, adaptive devices, tube feedings, diapering, 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 on student performance.
• Assist with data collection activities, including reviewing and documenting student progress in academic and behavioral areas.
• Monitor and implement positive behavior strategies, including physical restraint/management, safe space 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.
• Tape record books and assist with preparation of instructional materials under a teacher’s direction.
• Maintain records and a daily schedule with direction from the case manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school, or pass an onsite assessment in lieu of college credits.
• Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children.
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to improving one’s own cultural competence.
• Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement.
• Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations under teacher direction.
• Ability to keep accurate student data.
• Ability to work with physically aggressive students and students who are nonverbal or have unintelligible speech.
• Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, Individual Education Programs (IEPs), and behavior intervention plans.
• Effective communication skills with diverse students, staff, and community, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb, bend, reach, and kneel.
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, word processing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Prior experience working in a public school setting.
• Prior experience working with children who have disabilities, including non-ambulatory and/or nonverbal children.
• CPR certification and first aid training.
• Experience using email, internet, and word processing programs.

Skills

• Patience, compassion, and maturity when working with all students.
• Cultural responsiveness and commitment to anti-racist practices.
• Manual dexterity for completing tasks and operating office equipment.

Benefits

MMSD offers a great compensation package. Visit the benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Starting compensation: $25.47 per hour.

Schedule

• Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
• Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.
• Hybrid work flexibility may be available for certain positions, depending on the needs of the position and work unit.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including spaces without air conditioning and areas with fluctuating temperatures.
• Exposure to inclement weather and uncomfortable temperature conditions.
• Ability to perform work while stationary for extended periods, as well as walking, sitting, stooping, or reaching.
• Manual dexterity required for operating office equipment and completing general tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work under generally safe conditions with minimal risk of injury.