Elvehjem – Special Education Assistant; SEA; SEA FTE

Position: 25-26 – Elvehjem – Special Education Assistant (SEA) (0.456)/4K SEA (0.344) – 0.8 FTE

25-26 – Elvehjem – Special Education Assistant (SEA) (0.456)/4K SEA (0.344) – 0.8 FTE

Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a highly motivated and energetic applicant for the  school year. This role supports special education teachers by providing individualized support to 4K students with disabilities.

Student Services & Compensation

Location: Elvehjem Elementary
Starting Compensation: $24.82
Employment Type: Exempt

Why You Should Work With MMSD

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. Our vision is to ensure every school thrives and prepares every student for college, career, and community, while fostering an anti‑racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive environment.

Purpose Of The Position

This support staff position assists special education teachers with providing individualized support to 4K 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 under the direction of a teacher and/or related services staff.
• Transfer, apply adaptive devices, tube feedings, diapering, and provide bathroom assistance and mobility training.
• Maintain proper hygiene practices as prescribed by MMSD health policies.
• Maintain student confidentiality, including written records.
• Coordinate and communicate with other staff to provide feedback regarding student performance.
• Collect and document student progress data (academic and behavior).
• Implement positive behavior strategies, physical restraint/management, safe space procedure, and behavior intervention plans.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, playground, hallways, and field trips.
• Participate in on‑the‑job and district‑level training.
• Assist with loading and unloading school buses.
• Prepare instructional materials under a teacher’s direction.
• Maintain records and daily schedule with the case manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement.
• Work independently with students in various settings under teacher direction.
• Keep accurate student data.
• Work with physically aggressive students.
• Work with students who are nonverbal or lack intelligible speech.
• Follow teacher direction, written plans, IEPs, and BIP.
• Communicate effectively with diverse students, staff, and community orally and in writing.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 lbs., climb, bend, reach, and kneel.
• Use basic computer skills (e‑mail, internet, word processing).
• Be mature, patient, and compassionate with all students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working cross‑culturally and/or commitment to improve cultural competence.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Prior experience in a public school setting.
• Experience working with children who have disabilities.
• Experience with non‑ambulatory and/or non‑verbal children.
• CPR certification.
• First aid training.
• Experience using e‑mail, internet, and word processing.

Next Steps

• Applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager; selected candidates may be contacted for interview.
• Candidates who are fluent in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for bilingual positions.

Working Conditions

• Travel within the district and to off‑site meetings.
• May require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• Position requires in‑person work unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

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 without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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