Long-term Substitute - Special Education Assistant

The Wauwatosa School District seeks a Long-term Substitute Special Education Assistant/Aide at East High School.

Position Title: Long-term Substitute Special Education Aide/Assistant

Department/Location: East High School

Job Classification: Educational Assistant (Non-Exempt)

Reports to: Principal, Associate Principal

Supervises: N.A.

Position Summary: The Special Education Assistant substitute works with students under the supervision of certified teachers to support and services students with disabilities throughout the school day. Duties include providing academic instruction, behavioral supports, supervision, daily living and delegated nursing tasks to students with disabilities.

Anticipated Start Date: November 16, 2026

Anticipated Hours: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Employer: Edustaff

WSD partners with Edustaff to manage substitute staffing. Once a hiring administrator recommends a candidate for hire, the candidate will be connected with Edustaff to complete their onboarding process. This process includes various supports and resources tailored for substitute employees. We have worked to customize onboarding activities to efficiently and effectively meet our shared needs and will assist the recommended candidate through this process.

Please consider joining the Wauwatosa School District educational community by applying to be a Long-term Substitute Special Education Assistant at East High School.

WSD is a high achieving, forward-thinking, and richly diverse public school district serving about 6,500 students and their families. WSD has a strong commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students. We are focused on increasing the diversity of staff in our schools, and we encourage educators of all backgrounds to consider joining our amazing District.

Our district consists of nine elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, one choice school, two alternative schools, four alternative programs and services, the Wauwatosa Recreation Department, and a district office. These neighborhood schools are nestled in the charming suburb of Wauwatosa, about 15 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee and the shores of Lake Michigan. Our educational community's long history of excellence has been recognized both regionally and nationally.

WSD believes in a relentless commitment to academic acheivement for all. We will ensure that we have excellent educators in our schools and that they have the support and resources they need. We will evaluate the resources, structures, and practices within the system in order to empower all to thrive. Our preferred vision of the future is to ensure an exceptional and equitable learning experience for all.

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The WSD Special Education Assistant job description is available for review at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oHNC8AIqR4GjfKl7X6WGYvHRsIo6n2i7Bg3dJIudwLM/edit?usp=sharing

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides support and delivers services to students with disabilities throughout the school day to ensure academic growth, positive social engagement, and access to the school environment
• Assists students with academic work in general education classrooms and small group settings
• Under the supervision of assigned teacher, implements instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
• Provides physical assistance to students with mobility challenges
• Works collaboratively with special education team
• Delivers direct instructional services, academic supports, and behavioral supports described in IEP's of students with disabilities
• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to support academic and social success of students
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce academic and behavioral goals
• Supports an inclusive educational environment for all students
• Assists special education students requiring daily care (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, delegated nursing tasks, etc.)
• Monitors students within a variety of school environments (e.g., cafeteria, bus stop, classroom, restroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
• Serves as role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Complies with the following requirement: The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District
• Performs other duties as may be assigned