What are the responsibilities and job description for the 24-25 - Gompers - Special Education Assistant (SEA) - 0.8 FTE (32 hpw) position at mmsd?
MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2024-2025 school year. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply.
Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors the diversity of our student population.
We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.
About Our District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.
Essential Duties
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
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
