Education Assistant; EA - Lapham - FTE - SY

4K Elementary School Operations

Lapham Elementary

Starting Compensation
: $24.82

Employment Type
:
Non-Exempt

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving more than 25,000 students, including a diverse student body.

This position is a support staff role that assists special education teachers with providing individualized support to 4K students with disabilities.

• 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
• 4K SEA 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

• 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

• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one’s own 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

• 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

• Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off‑site meetings.
• Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• Some positions may allow hybrid work flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
• School‑based positions are required to be in‑person unless otherwise directed…