Special Education Assistant - STEM

The School District of Waukesha is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a part-time Special Education Assistant position at Waukesha STEM Academy.

This special education assistant will assist the special education teacher in meeting the diversified needs of students with various disabilities. As a part of this assignment, you will be required to assist in classroom modifications, communicate effectively with regular and special education staff, provide structure and feedback, and work with other students as assigned. You will work collaboratively with the teacher(s) to coordinate and implement care and assistance according to an Individualized Education Plan.

This position will help support our students with IEPs and will be a part of a strong partnership among all teachers on our STEM staff.

Examples of duties may include, but not be limited to the following:

• Convey the content of messages clearly and accurately according to the receptive language level of the student.
• Assist in communication throughout the school day in a variety of settings as outlined in the IEP.
• At the direction of the teacher, work on academic, communication, social, and self-help skills.
• Assist the teacher in providing instructional activities and reinforcement.
• Physically assist with students including lifting and transfers as needed.
• At the direction of the school nurse and as documented in the student''s health plan, attend to the students'' health needs.
• Assist with personal care procedures as needed for students (ex. dressing, toileting, feeding, etc.)
• Other assignments as directed by the teacher or principal of the building.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

We are a STEM School, serving the entire Waukesha County area, with students coming from many different places, spaces and backgrounds. In a hands-on learning environment, students are able to apply their learning by being a part of the following guiding principles:

• Competency-Based Pathways
• Entering and Leaving STEM at Different Places
• Moving at Different Paces
• Making Thinking Visible
• Application of Learning
• Teaching of Learning to peers and public audiences
• Articulation of Learning to contextualize concepts
• Understanding what it means to be a STEM School
• Real-Life Context learning experiences
• Hands-On Learning
• Personalized Learning Pathways
• Student voice and choice in their learning opportunities