Education Assistant - Orchard Ridge - 0.227 FTE - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District • Madison, WI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for impactful work and learning. MMSD is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, with a vision to ensure every school is a thriving school that prepares every student for college, career, and community. The district serves a diverse population of over 25,000 students, with a significant number being students of color, from low-income households, or English Language Learners. MMSD aims to create a challenging and rewarding work environment that supports employee career paths and develops a talented workforce reflecting the diversity of its student population.

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).
• Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits.
• 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.
• 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.
• Transfer, 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.
• Tape record books.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials under a teacher’s direction.
• Maintain records.
• Maintain a daily schedule with direction from the case manager.
• Must be mature, patient, and compassionate when working with all students.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Great compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree