Special Education Aide

The School District of Fort Atkinson is accepting applications for a full-time Special Education Aide at Purdy Elementary School. This is a school-year position, working 7 hours per day.

Under the direction and supervision of the Special Education Teacher, the Special Education Aide duties include:

• Carry out instruction plans
• Implement individual goals, specially designed instruction and accommodations and modifications
• Assist in the implementation of accommodations in the school setting
• Complete a communication log if directed by the teacher
• Reinforce student behavioral interventions
• Implement written academic and/or behavioral plans
• Provide feedback related to student performance
• Supervise students on the playground and other designated areas
• Assist in the preparation and/or production of instructional materials
• Make spontaneous decisions when unanticipated situations arise
• Communicate student performance and progress to the special education teacher
• Assist with daily living skills and independent skills
• Take care of hygiene needs as necessary
• Support students in the swimming pool
• Assist students in a community setting
• Drive students in district vehicles
• Lift and/or transfer

Don't meet every single requirement? At the School District of Fort Atkinson, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

All interested applicants must apply via WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network). Please include a cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation. The School District of Fort Atkinson will only accept applications for vacant positions via WECAN.