Special Education Assistants are required to obtain a Special Education Program License which may be acquired through the Mosinee School District at no cost to the employee. Assistants are also required to complete training in CPR and First Aid certification, and CPI training as scheduled by the district, which is at no cost to the employee. It is essential that the candidate maintain strict confidentiality in regard to school related information.
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Assistant
36 hours per week
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment.
- Computer proficiency and ability to work effectively in an in-person learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
- Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom (in-person) and community.
- Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the students' IEP and the supervising teacher's lesson plans.
- Collects instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
- Implements Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
- Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
- Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
- Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
- Assists with preparation of daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).
- Assists with distribution of food, supplies, materials and equipment, including technology.
- When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students'' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria.
- Assists students with classroom and cafeteria clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for a safe school environment.
- Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
- Assists students as necessary with physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
- Assists students with healthcare procedures including hygiene and medications as needed for daily care.
- Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
- Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
- Assists with training volunteers in-person.
- Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
- Maintains professionalism and confidentiality as per Board of Education Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.
"The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District."
The Mosinee School District does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. Employee-related requests regarding accommodations or any other inquiries or complaints from students, parents, or residents of the district regarding discrimination in any of those areas mentioned above should be made to Greg Doverspike, Superintendent of Schools, 146001 State Highway 153, Mosinee, WI 54455 at (715) 693-2530.