Secondary Building Special Education Assistant Substitute

School Based Substitutes

Compensation and benefits include $20.69 per hour for student/school days, single health insurance (HMO) offered, access to the Employee Wellness Clinic, and low or no cost visits for employee and their family.

The purpose of this position is to assist teachers in meeting the comprehensive needs of students with disabilities in the educational environment.

Maintains a safe learning atmosphere for students to enable them to meet or surpass their capabilities. Supports and facilitates all IEP/504 goals/plans set by IEP/504 Teams and collects related behavioral and academic data. Facilitates the inclusion of students whenever and wherever possible, promoting acceptance of differences with students, staff, and community. Leads small groups and one-on-one instruction under the guidance of a teacher.

Facilitates student accommodations on assignments and tests. Provides student supervision across all educational environments. Takes and follows through with directives and instructions consistently from special education contact teacher, independently making decisions and solving problems to meet the needs of students. Prepares and maintains detailed notes, plans, and materials for substitutes when absent. Provides basic first aid to students; maintains injury/attendant care logs and participates in and keeps current certification in appropriate training sessions.

Provides self-care assistance for students, including but not limited to feeding, diapering, and toileting. Performs or assists with health procedures such as catheterization, tube feedings, diaper changes, glucose monitoring as assigned after training completed. Follows all relevant district policies and procedures including District Technology Use Policy throughout the work day.

High school graduate with technical training in special education, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities; DPI certification provided by employee CPR, non-violent crisis intervention, and first aid certification. Must meet the following NCLB standards for this position: (1) Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education, (2) obtained an associate's degree (or higher) or (3) be able to demonstrate through a formal assessment, the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, up to 90% of an eight-hour day, without back support. Ability to perform light to moderate physical work, frequently lifting up to 10 to 15 pounds without assistance, and when needed, lifting up to 50 to 80 pounds with assistance. Ability to freely move throughout the building to keep pace with assigned students both in crisis and non-crisis times.

Ability to reach in all directions with full range of motion, bend/stoop and use hand/eye coordination to assist students in any required capacity when needed. Ability to complete job duties in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm while maintaining concentration and focus. Ability to assist students with disabilities through lifts, transfers, positioning, restraint, etc., while maintaining personal and student safety.

Must have current physical exam on file with the district certifying employee is able to meet all job qualifications.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate decimals and percentages. Ability to do basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to comprehend, interpret and/or prepare a variety of documents, including attendance reports, disciplinary reports, test and instructional materials, confidential files, health cards, student/family handbook, purchase orders, etc., using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, administrators, police officers, nurses, the general public, and others verbally and in writing.

Ability to use and interpret special education terminology. Ability to be responsive to curriculum changes.

Ability to pass a skills performance task at the level they are supporting. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks requiring timelines and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative and confidential team member. Ability to learn to use Assistive Technology devices or software with training. Ability to use and interpret special education terminology. Ability to pass a skills performance task at the level they are supporting.

Ability to work with physically and verbally aggressive students.

The Sun Prairie Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance…