Special Education Associate

TITLE: Licensed Special Education Associate

REPORTS TO: Supervising Teacher/Director of Pupil Services/Special Education.

JOB GOAL: To assist the Special Education teacher in providing appropriate services, instruction, and supervision to Special Education students.

Here at Southern Door County School District is seeking a compassionate and driven individual to support students both academically and functionally, empowering them to reach their maximum potential. This role requires someone who believes in the unique strengths and abilities of every student, embracing the challenges that make each of them extraordinary. The ideal candidate will provide tailored support, foster independence, and inspire students to grow and succeed in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and helping them achieve their goals, we encourage you to apply. By joining our team, you will not only be supporting students, but will become part of a community that aims to provide our best daily.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Treat all students, staff, parents, and others encountered on the job with respect, compassion, and patience.

2. Assist teacher in:

A. Maintaining classroom organization.

B. Providing support in an inclusion setting.

C. Reinforcing previously taught concepts as prescribed by the teacher in an individual

or small group setting.

D. Preparing teaching materials, performing clerical responsibilities and making bulletin boards under teacher direction.

3. Perform and maintain behavior management techniques as directed by the teacher (including corrective action with physically aggressive students).

4. Follow district, building, and departmental policies and procedures.

5. Maintain confidentiality of information about students.

6. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

7. Participate in community outings as directed by the teacher.

8. Assist with personal care/self-help skills:

A. Feeding

B. Diapering and toileting

C. Hygiene - washing, nose wiping, etc.

D. Dressing

9. Transfer, lift, and position students into standers, walkers, wheelchairs, etc., as trained/directed by the therapists and/or teacher.

10. Assist with Augmentative Communication/Assistive Technology (including assisting students with computer programs).

11. Work with, direct, and provide input back to the teacher when working with student teachers, volunteers, field experience students, and substitute teachers.

12. Assist specialists; art, music, phy-ed, media, speech, occupational, and physical therapists.

13. Supervise and assist with bus loading and unloading and possible transfer of students.

14. Administer medications in accordance with school district policy.

15. Supervise students during lunch periods.