Schenk - Special Education Assistant; SEA - Medically Fragile - FTE

25-26 - Schenk - Special Education Assistant (SEA) - Medically Fragile - 0.938 FTE

Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison, WI –  school year.

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Special Education Assistant (SEA) to support medically fragile students with complex health needs at Schenk Elementary.

• Work with students who have health, physical, emotional, intellectual, and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Provide student support including g‑tube or oral feedings, diapering, bathroom assistance, mobility training, wheelchair/ambulation, and other prescribed medical procedures.
• Under teacher direction, provide instructional support in specialized and inclusive learning environments and at community‑based sites.
• Assist students individually and in small groups with specialized programming.
• Monitor and support student behavior consistent with the behavioral educational plan (BEP).
• Support social skills development and apply restorative practices for conflict resolution.
• Assist with transporting students between classrooms and other learning environments.
• Assist trained personnel with loading and unloading students from vehicles.
• Accompany and support students on school‑related outings.
• Help staff with students’ adaptive/self‑care needs throughout the day.
• Maintain health records and follow established health plans and protocols, including daily charting and data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned when the student is not in attendance (e.g., supervise lunchrooms, recess, playground, and hallways).

• Strong communication skills with staff and students, including the ability to relay changes in health status.
• Ability to implement the prescribed health plan and recommendations from occupational and physical therapists.
• Consistent application of appropriate hygiene practices and emergency protocols.
• Ability to monitor and respond to student behavior as outlined in the BEP.
• Maintaining student confidentiality.
• Effective communication with non‑verbal or unintelligible students and culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb stairs, bend, reach, extend, and kneel as required by job duties.
• Recognition of implicit bias and commitment to equity, anti‑racism, and cultural competence.

• Desire to work with students who have complex health needs.
• Experience working with children.
• Current AHA BLS CPR/AED for HCP certification (or obtain within 3 months of hire).
• Experience working cross‑culturally and commitment to improving cultural competence.
• High school diploma and completion of the MMSD Medically Fragile SEA training.
• Associate’s degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school (or equivalent assessment).
• Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children (may apply during/after offer).

• Associate’s degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally; occasional walking, sitting, stooping, and reaching. Manual dexterity required for general tasks. Ability to operate office equipment. May be required to stand for extended periods.

• Required travel within the district and to off‑site meetings.
• Work evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• School‑based position; in‑person attendance required unless otherwise directed.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Salary range: $24.82 per hour. Exempt employment type. The position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must apply on the district career page.

Entry level, Full‑time.

Education and Training – Primary and Secondary Education.