Special Education Assistant

Position: Special Education Assistant

Posting Date: February 25, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: Indian Mound Middle School

Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation: $19.17 /hour based on experience Hours/Time: 7.5 hours per day/7:45 am-3:45 pm - School Year

Required Certification: WI – DPI Special Education Program Aide Certification (The district will help the candidate obtain certification)

Meeting the Needs of Every Learner, Every Day

McFarland School District is seeking highly dynamic candidates to fill an opening for a special education assistant. We aspire to hire individuals who can help us work toward our mission of meeting the needs of every learner, every day and our vision of being an equitable and inclusive community committed to student belonging, achievement, and growth.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

A special education assistant’s day is filled with supporting students in achieving their individual goals, from assisting in classroom activities to providing one-on-one guidance with assignments or personal care. They collaborate closely with special education teachers, general education teachers, and related service providers to adapt materials, helping ensure lessons are accessible for each student’s unique needs. Throughout the day, they also help manage behaviors, foster social skills, and encourage independence, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for learning.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A Valid driver's license

• Experience working with students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, health impairments, autism, and emotional/behavioral disabilities.

• Ability to provide support across all learning environments in order to promote safety, personal management, academic, social, and communication skills in students

• Willingness and comfort in assisting and toileting students at school

• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

• Solid clerical, computer, and technology skills

• The ability to manage many tasks at the same time and flexibility is a must!

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• High School diploma or equivalent

APPLICATION: All applicants must apply through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN). WECAN Vacancy ID 228358. Please submit all materials through WECAN (i.e., letter of application, resume, letters of reference, and transcripts).

https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/228358

Please copy and use the link above to apply.

HIRING AUTHORITY:

Jamie Thomas, Principal, 6330 Exchange Street, McFarland, WI 53558, 608-838-8980, thomasj@mcfsd.org

Lauren Arango, Director of Student Services, 5101 Farwell Street, McFarland, WI 53558, arangol@mcfsd.org

Why People Stay:

Through one-on-one interviews, McFarland staff say making deep connections with colleagues (including administrators) and students help them feel supported in McFarland. Staff who have worked in other districts noted that in McFarland class sizes are lower, special education caseloads are smaller, team budgets are larger, and they are glad to work in a community that supports schools, has a positive climate and a school board who respects teachers. We have a full-time librarian, social worker, school psychologist, and at least one school counselor in each building.

The District: The McFarland School District stands out as one of the top academic districts in Dane County and Wisconsin, offering a strong educational foundation that families and educators are proud of. With an average enrollment of 2,100 to 2,400 students, McFarland is large enough to provide a comprehensive EC-12 academic and co-curricular program, yet small enough to focus on each student's unique needs. Known statewide for its welcoming atmosphere and student-centered approach, McFarland consistently attracts top-quality staff who enhance our vibrant, thriving community.

TITLE IX – COMPLIANCE

McFarland School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), English language proficiency, age, military status, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability in its education programs or in employment. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MCFARLAND 5101 Farwell Street McFarland, WI 53558 or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Dept. of Health, Education & Welfare, Washington DC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.17 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19