Docker Care Assistant

Instructional Support Specialist

Hours:

8 hours/day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break; 8:45 AM - 5:15 PM;
Monday-Friday (may change at the discretion of the District). FTE: 1.0 FTE school year position with the potential for summer hours based on enrollment.

This position requires, but is not limited to the following:

• Ability to support instruction in all core subject areas utilizing effective strategies for differentiating instruction utilizing knowledge of curriculum based standards.
• In class support sitting with identified students clarifying, redirecting, encouraging students.
• Small group instruction working with identified students clarifying, redirecting, encouraging students in class or pull out.
• Providing one-to-one academic and/or behavioral support for students identified as needing tier II or tier III intervention.
• Academic support is focused on math and reading/language arts instruction.
• Flexibility and willingness to work with students utilizing a multi-sensory approach to increase students' social, emotional, and academic successes.
• Experience and/or training in reading and mathematics learning strategies.
• Ability to use evidence-based classroom management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to use evidence-based individual behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to meet students' social and emotional needs utilizing non violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to effectively use and integrate technology in the instructional support setting.
• Ability to prepare required documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other adults within the school.
• Extensive mobility and willingness to perform job duties outdoors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed high school or its equivalent, as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
• Have at least 3-6 months of past experience in an early childhood setting.
• Have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education; OR a Bachelor's Degree with two courses for credit in Early Childhood Education (is preferred, but not required); OR a registry certificate indicating you are qualified as a child care teacher.

Level 9 Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working positively with elementary school students.
• Knowledge and understanding of Play Based Instruction.
• Experience in implementing effective learning and behavior interventions.
• Excellent communication skills.

Reports To:

Docker Care Coordinator and Building Assistant Principal

Application Procedure:
To apply, please complete an online application land.k12.wi.us - Employment.

The School District of Ashland does not discriminate in employment decisions based on age, race, creed, religion, color, disability, handicap, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the National Guard or military forces of the United States, or other protected group status.