24-25 Special Education Educational 1:1 Assistant

Description

Experience :

Two (2) years of experience in working with students; higher preference will be for those with experience with students who require Special Education programming.

Certification :

State of Wisconsin, Special Education certification is required prior or after placement in the position. $100.00 for a five year license and renewals are necessary as long as you remain in Special Education.

CPI certification is required prior or after placement in the position by first available training session.

Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Primary responsibility is working with special education student(s) based on the needs outlined in the student(s)' IEP (Individual Education Plan). When feasible, responsibilities would also include assisting other students as needed.

2. Provide information to teachers for instruction / reinstruction.

3. Work productively within students' learning style(s).

4. Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.

5. Anticipate students' behaviors before they occur and intervene to stop potentially dangerous or injurious behaviors.

6. Assist in keeping order in the classrooms.

7. Assist with feeding needs of students as necessary.

8. Supervise student to and from class, during breakfast and lunch, recess, bus loading, and in emergency situations.

9. Consistently reinforce disciplinary and corrective guidelines. Assist teacher with behavioral objectives using de-escalation techniques.

10. Follow District procedures to implement seclusion and restraint using de-escalation techniques first as necessary per IEP.

11. Assist with promoting students' participation in the classroom activities.

12. Provides the necessary support for primary personal and health care needs to students.

13. Must have Physical stamina, and be able to reach, stoop / kneel, crouch / crawl, push / pull, lift / carry, climb / balance, stand and walk constantly, and lift / carry up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Experience :

Two (2) years experience in working with students; higher preference will be for those with experience with students who require Special Education programming.

Certification :

State of Wisconsin, Special Education certification is required prior or after placement in the position.

Appropriate CPI certification is required prior or after placement in the position by first available training session.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

1. Familiar with organization and operation of school.

2. Ability to work well with students, staff and public.

3. Organize and prioritize work load.

4. Willingness and ability to follow detailed verbal and written directives.

5. Work with little or no supervision, or under directions from more than one supervisor.

6. Good independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.

7. Identify similarities / differences in comparing colors, forms, and sounds.

8. Good oral and written communication skills.

9. Aware and sensitive to the needs of students.

10. Have patience and initiative and be creative and resourceful.

11. A positive role model for students.

12. A positive attitude toward education.

13. Dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.

14. Must be able to successfully complete training as provided (including CPI).

The job description as written will cover the most significant duties / responsibilities but does not exclude other work as assigned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - It is the policy of the Racine Unified School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability in its education programs, admissions policies and practices, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment, and Wisconsin Statute.

Candidate Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Custom Questions

Salary : $100