Educational Assistant - 4K Special Education

The Neenah Joint School District is accepting applications for a full time (1.0 FTE) Educational Assistant - 4K Special Education at Washington School of Early Learning, starting with the 2026-27 school year. The start date for this position is November 9, 2026. Must hold or be able to obtain a Special Education Program Aide License.

Under supervision, the Educational Assistant will provide instructional support, and perform clerical and supervisory tasks as they relate to the needs of children with disabilities. The Educational Assistant may also be required to assist with the special needs of physically impaired students. Educational Assistants may be assigned to accompany specific children with disabilities, traveling to and from school each day on the school bus, or other types of authorized vehicles. The specific responsibilities will vary depending on the student's disability and the individual needs of the students assigned to the special education teacher.

Instructional:

• Provide supportive individual and small group instruction.
• Assist individual students in following directions of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher with supervision in the school, on the playground, on field trips, and on school buses.
• Assist in maintaining behavior control of children who may need to be closely monitored.

Clerical:

• Prepare AV materials, bulletin boards, etc.
• File and record attendance information.
• Type and duplicate instructional materials.
• Make routine telephone contacts.
• Operate AV equipment.

Physical/Health:

• Assist with toileting, feeding, dressing and movement using special mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, braces, etc.) of children who are unable to carry out these tasks independently.
• In a few situations, Educational Assistants may also be required to assist with the medical needs of students: i.e., medication, checking blood glucose, suctioning, and tracheotomy care, etc. (NOTE: Training and supervision by a RN will be provided to those Educational Assistants assisting with the special medical needs of children with disabilities.) The special education teacher, the building administrator and/or the Director of Pupil Services will provide supervision.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of commercial arithmetic, business English and spelling.
• Ability to type at a rate of 45 words per minute.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including word processing equipment, personal computers, typewriters, calculators, office copiers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma.
• Three years of college course work or three years of experience supervising youth activities, or a combination of college course work and experience supervising youth activities equivalent to three years.
• Teacher Educational Assistant course work is desirable.
• Special Education Program Aide License (Responsible for DPI processing fee).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Training in First Aid and CPR is desirable.
• Mandatory Reporting Training required.

Note: All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.Management retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.