The School District of Waukesha is seeking qualified individuals to apply for a Special Education Assistant position at Butler Middle School. This Special Education Assistant will assist the Special Education Teacher in meeting the diversified needs of students with various disabilities. This position will work collaboratively with the teacher(s) to coordinate and implement care and assistance according to an Individualized Education Plan or Plans.
Examples of duties may include, but not be limited to the following:
• Convey the content of the message clearly and accurately according to the receptive language level of the student.
• Assist in communication throughout the school day in a variety of settings (lunch, peer interactions, emergency drills) as stated in the IEP.
• At the direction of the teacher, work on academic, communication, social, and self-help skills.
• Assist the teacher in behavior management and classroom maintenance activities.
• Assist the teacher in providing instructional activities and reinforcement for special education students.
• Physically assist with students including lifting as needed.
• Supervise students during structured and unstructured times at the direction of the teacher.
• Implement behavior management strategies for a student or a group of students.
• Assist in the behavior management of students by carrying out plans for students and supervising individual students in both structured and unstructured settings.
• Assist with personal care procedures as needed for students (ex. dressing, toileting, feeding, etc.)
• Other assignments as directed by the teacher or principal of the building.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.