SPED Educational Assistant - Intensive Services

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Children's Health Assistant will assist students with disabilities in personal care and school-related activities to support their inclusion and success in the classroom.

• Must be eligible for a Wisconsin DPI-issued Special Education Educational Assistant license.
• Must have a Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Must meet Title One Para Professional Highly Qualified Requirements.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (provided by District).
• Pro-Act Certification (provided by the District).

• Assist students with disabilities in activities of daily living, including dressing, eating, and managing bathroom needs.
• Lift or assist in lifting students with disabilities to accommodate position changes and personal care needs.
• Operate medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts, standing frames, or motorized wheelchairs; operate passenger elevators to assist students with disabilities in navigating school buildings or job sites.
• Support wheelchair users in accessing school and community settings, with consideration for their level of independence.
• Assist students with disabilities in safely getting on and off buses each day.
• Support students in teacher-directed academic and non-academic activities, working with students individually or in small groups under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist teachers and therapists with activities related to Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or 504 plans when necessary.
• Accompany and assist students with disabilities during supervised field trips and community outings.
• Clean classroom equipment and supplies routinely, especially after spills or accidents.
• Actively support the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District’s mission to provide equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students.
• Cleans classroom equipment and supplies routinely and as needed after spills or accidents.
• Actively supports the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District’s Strategic Plan.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development opportunities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work effectively with students with mild to severe physical, emotional, or cognitive needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to district guidelines.
• Patience, empathy, and professionalism in managing challenging student behaviors.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be self-directed.
• Excellent teamwork skills are essential.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse individuals at all levels is required.
• Must have excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must be able to juggle numerous responsibilities with varying deadlines.

• Non-exempt.
• Maybe part time or full time. Full time = 40 hours per week.
• 10-month position during the school year.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Frequent repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20-60 pounds.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Typical office and/or school environment.
• Primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor…