Special Education Instructional Assistant

Position Overview:

The Unified School District of Antigo is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Special Education Instructional Assistant to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting the educational, behavioral, and social needs of students with disabilities across a variety of school settings. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with special education teachers, general education staff, and support personnel to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and social support to students with disabilities under the direction of licensed special education staff.

• Assist students in classroom participation, organization, and task completion.

• Support students with personal care needs as required, which may include toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.

• Supervise students during non-instructional times (recess, lunch, transitions, etc.).

• Monitor and record student progress and behavior.

• Implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations and behavior intervention plans.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with federal and state regulations.

• Attend professional development and training sessions as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must already have or be willing to obtain a Special Education Program Aide License from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive educational environment.

• Must meet the Highly Qualified Standard as set by the Wisconsin Deptartment of Public Instruction (DPI). This requires proof of completeion of an assosicate degree, a minimum of 48 post-high school collage credits, or a willingness to complete additional training to obtain the Highly Qualified designation.

Preferred:

• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities.

• Associate degree or completion of post-secondary coursework in education, child development, or a related field.

• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.