Cross Categorical Teacher Assistant (7.25 hours/day)

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The Cross Categorical Teacher assistant supports certified teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom (in-person) and community. The candidate will need to be familiar with individual education plans (IEP) and be able to follow them.

• Treat all students, staff, parents and others encountered on the job with respect, compassion and patience.

• Assist teacher in:

• Perform and maintain positive behavior management techniques as directed by the teacher, i.e. supervising time out, manage conflicts between students including physically aggressive students, enforcing classroom and school rules, providing close supervision, and motivating students.

• Helping to implement and carry out IEP and BIP goals for students.

• Follow district, building, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintain staff and student information confidentiality.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, school property, and self.

• Participate in community outings including use of the Oshkosh Public Transportation System.

• Assist with the personal care/self-help skills:

• Transfer, lift, and position students into standers, walkers, wheelchairs etc. as trained/directed by the therapists and/or teacher.

• Assist with Augmentative Communication/Assistive Technology (including assisting students with computer programs).

• Work with, direct and provide input back to the teacher when working with student teachers, volunteers, field experience students, and substitute teachers.

• Assist specialists - art, music, physical education, media and speech, occupational and physical therapists.

• Assist with supervision outside the classroom, i.e. hallways, lunchroom, recess, etc.

• Assist with the instruction of students with disabilities, both individually and in small groups.

• Supervise and assist with bus loading and unloading and possible transfer of students.

• Administer medications and general first aid in accordance with school district policy.

• Adhere to schedules and/or daily lesson plans.

• Maintain open communication with the classroom teacher.

• Program Instructional Assistance; individual tutoring, small and large group supervision, observation reports, practice and guide lessons introduced by teacher.

• Encourage and model appropriate behavior.

• Kompas Care billing.

• Supervise and proctor exams when needed.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or its equivalent.

2. For Title 1 elementary schools (excluding Oakwood, Traeger El, and Lakeside) – paraprofessionals must be highly qualified (HQ) per Title 1 guidelines. This means they must have an associate’s degree or higher, 48 post-secondary credits (equivalent to 2 year’s of post-secondary education),or have completed the highly qualified (HQ) paraprofessional modules and assessments through the District.

3. Currently licensed and/or eligible for WI Dept. of Public Inst. #O070 - Special Education Program Aide License.

4. Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) techniques or willingness to learn the techniques.

5. Current CPR and First Aid Training certification or commitment to obtain such upon employment.

6. Experience working with children in a structured setting preferred.

7. Ability to interact effectively with parents, students, staff, and others encountered on the job.

8. Ability to follow written and verbal directions as provided by teachers and administrators.

9. Ability to perform basic language, writing, and computational skills.

10. Ability to staff the position for the scheduled workday.

11. Ability to demonstrate self-control in stressful situations.

12. Possess basic computer literacy and/or willing to expand computer skills.

13. Knowledge and/or willingness to learn support technology.

14. Ability to work in an environment that may require demands involving physical interaction with students; within the parameters of state statutes.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

1. Experience working with children in a structured setting preferred.

2. Experience in building relationships with students and families with different cultural backgrounds is preferred.

3. Ability to work with students who demonstrate cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral problems, or developmental delays preferred.

The Oshkosh Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, marital status, handicap or disability, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. Concerns or questions should be directed to the District's Compliance Officer, the Director of Human Resources, at Oshkosh Area School District, 215 S. Eagle Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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