Special Education Assistant

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Elmbrook Schools Team! Start your journey and become what's next by making Elmbrook your destination district!

Special Education Assistant: Monday - Friday / 35.5 hours per week / 180 days per year

Job Purpose:

Under direct supervision of a special education and/or regular education classroom teacher, provides assistance to students performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in an educational setting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities described below are considered the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Assist students either individually or in groups in core elective content areas based on student scheduling including, therapy, vocational training, basic skills, feeding, adaptive physical education, learning centers, etc.
• Supervise, escort and assist students when entering or leaving the building to ensure the safety of students in and outside of the building including hallways, playgrounds, lunchrooms, and bathroom; attend to personal hygiene of the student; assist with teaching personal hygiene practices.
• Contribute to support and modification of student's behavior within and outside the classroom, including crisis intervention.
• Transport, assist in lifting, moving and/or assist students in wheelchairs or students utilizing adaptive equipment and assist others in lifting, transferring, moving positioning and securing students.
• Participate and assist under the direction of the teacher(s) as needed in related education functions including, but not limited to field trips, educational planning, assessment, data compilation and accommodations for students.
• Work towards the independence of the student in any possible area/s.
• Assist in planning, gathering, preparation and organizing classroom materials for various curricular areas and help develop related activities, including visual aids.
• Some assignments may involve specialized certification and/or regular assistance performing medically necessary activities to ensure the wellbeing of the students, which may include gastrostomy (gtube) feedings, dispensing/ administering some medications, nebulizer/inhaler/oxygen treatments, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills and experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and behavior management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with educators and support staff.
• Experience in special education, including familiarity with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Preferred qualifications include a background in early childhood education and relevant certifications, such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Education and experience

• Must possess a high-school degree or equivalent.
• Preference of a minimum of 1 year working with children. Prefer experience in working with children with special needs.
• Prefer experience in the education field.

Licenses and Certifications

• DPI Special Education License required. We can apply on your behalf if you don’t currently hold this license.
• Red Cross training and/or CPR/AED training preferred.
• CPI certification must be passed shortly following start date and refreshed annually.

Highly Competitive and World Class Benefits Package:

• Elmbrook offers world class benefits to employees who work 30 or more hours!
• Elmbrook offers an easily accessible Family Wellness Clinic to all employees and their dependents on health insurance. The Clinic provides adult and pediatric primary care services. Services are at no charge for preventive care and only $20 for all other services per visit! Our clinic provides mental health resources through a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Wellness/Nutrition Coaching at a very low cost to employees and their dependents on health insurance.
• Elmbrook offers highly competitive benefits with low employee premiums and highly competitive employer portion paid premiums.
• The District's health plan offers Telemedicine to all employees/dependents on the health insurance plan.
• Elmbrook provides annual District HSA contributions ($1,000 for single / $2,000 for family) with the ability to contribute pre-tax dollars into a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• The District provides competitive dental coverage and voluntary vision coverage for employees & dependents.
• Elmbrook offers Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses.
• The District provides District paid Long-Term Disability Insurance (coverage after 60 days of missed work at 70% of annual salary).
• The District provides life insurance at 1x your annual salary with the option for employees to purchase additional voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves, a spouse and children.
• Elmbrook offers voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance for coverage during the first 60 days of missed work.
• All full-time and many part-time employees may be eligible to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System's State Pension Plan (WRS). The District and employee both make equal contributions at a percentage of salary as determined annually by the Department of Employee Trust Funds. The WRS pension vesting is normally 5 years depending on total hours worked per year.
• Elmbrook offers the opportunity for employees to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) and/or a WDC 457 retirement savings plan.
• The District provides an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees at no cost.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants that would contribute to a diverse educational community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.95 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $24