4K Education Assistant (EA) - Hawthorne - 0.8 FTE - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District•Madison, WI

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for the 4K Education Assistant (EA) position. This role supports special education teachers in providing individualized assistance to 4K students with disabilities. MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, aiming to ensure every school is a thriving environment that prepares students for college, career, and community. The district serves a diverse student population and values staff who contribute to a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. This position offers a challenging and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

Requirements

Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement.
Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations under the direction of a teacher.
Ability to keep accurate student data.
Ability to work with physically aggressive students.
Ability to work with students who are nonverbal or who do not have intelligible speech.
Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, individual education programs, and behavior intervention plans.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff and community, orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb, bend, reach, and kneel.
Ability to learn and use basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, word processing).
Must be mature, patient and compassionate when working with all students.
Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one’s own cultural competence (i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas).
Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits.
Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children.

Nice To Haves

Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school.
Fluency in Spanish and English.
Prior experience working in a public school setting.
Prior experience working with children who have disabilities.
Prior experience working with children who are non-ambulatory and/or nonverbal.
CPR certification.
First aid training.
Experience using email, internet, and word processing programs.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support and reinforcement to students in academic, behavioral and functional areas across school, community and vocational settings.
Implement curriculum and behavioral intervention strategies across environments, under the direction and guidance of a teacher and/or related services staff.
Transfers, apply adaptive devices, tube feedings, diapering, and provide bathroom assistance and mobility training.
Consistently use proper hygiene practices as prescribed by MMSD health policies.
Maintain student confidentiality, including written records.
Assist with coordination and communication activities with other staff to provide feedback regarding student performance.
Assist with data collection activities (reviewing and documenting student progress academic and behavior, etc.).
Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies in dealing with student behavior, physical restraint/management, implement safe space procedure and behavior intervention plans.
Provide supervision during lunch, recess, playground, hallways and field trips.
Participate in on-the-job training and district level training.
Assist with loading and unloading school buses.
Assist with preparation of instructional materials under a teacher’s direction.
Maintain records.
Work with at least one scholar with an individual education plan throughout their work time, and maintain a daily schedule of support under direction from the case manager.
Other related duties as assigned.