26-27 Special Education EA (97%)

Education/Training:

High school diploma or equivalent plus coursework toward teacher certification preferred.

ESSA/Highly Qualified status (48 college credits or a 2-year degree) is required. WorkKeys Testing in place of credits is acceptable.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in working with students; higher preference will be for those with experience with students who require Special Education programming.

Certification:

State of Wisconsin, Special Education certification is required prior or after placement in the position. $100.00 for a five year license and renewals are necessary as long as you remain in Special Education.

CPI certification is required prior or after placement in the position by first available training session.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Primary responsibility is working with special education student(s) based on the needs outlined in the student(s)' IEP (Individual Education Plan). When feasible, responsibilities would also include assisting other students as needed.

2. Provide information to teachers for instruction/reinstruction.

3. Work productively within students' learning style(s).

4. Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.

5. Anticipate students' behaviors before they occur and intervene to stop potentially dangerous or injurious behaviors.

6. Assist in keeping order in the classrooms.

7. Assist with feeding needs of students as necessary.

8. Supervise student to and from class, during breakfast and lunch, recess, bus loading, and in emergency situations.

9. Consistently reinforce disciplinary and corrective guidelines. Assist teacher with behavioral objectives using de-escalation techniques.

10. Follow District procedures to implement seclusion and restraint using de-escalation techniques first as necessary per IEP.

11. Assist with promoting students' participation in the classroom activities.

12. Provides the necessary support for primary personal and health care needs to students.

13. Must have Physical stamina, and be able to reach, stoop/kneel, crouch/crawl, push/pull, lift/carry, climb/balance, stand and walk constantly, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to spend up to 70% of the day walking.
• Able to walk or run quickly through hallways and stairwells in an emergency situation.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, respond to active crisis situations and support student movement.
• Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
• Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building
• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone
• Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm
• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy
• Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the ADA
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Safety: Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts the administration's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.