Shorewood - Special Education Asst; SEA; FTE

25-26 - Shorewood - Special Education Asst (0.172)/4K SEA (0.209) - 0.381 FTE (15.24 HPW)

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the  school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community.

Purpose Of The Position

This position is a support staff who assists special education teachers with providing individualized support to students with disabilities.

Essential Duties And 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
• Must be working 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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; may apply during/after offer and cost is covered by the District
• Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.