Educational Assistant 1 : 1 - Special Education (Horace Mann Elementary)

Job Summary :

The Special Education Educational Assistant provides essential support to students with disabilities and staff across various learning environments. This role involves assisting students with physical, emotional, and cognitive needs, facilitating their inclusion in school activities, and implementing instructional strategies developed by professional staff.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Provide direct support to students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under the supervision of professional staff.
• Assist with classroom activities, including small group instruction and one-on-one support.
• Implement teacher-developed educational plans, manage classroom materials, and perform general clerical tasks.
• Supervise students in various settings, including the classroom, lunchroom, playground, and during arrival / dismissal.
• Provide support during testing.
• Provide support only therapy services and specialized feedings.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, staff, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development opportunities as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity :

It is the policy of the District that persons seeking employment with the District shall not be discriminated against in employment by reason of their age, race, creed, color, religion, handicap or disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense or reserves, political affiliation, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during non working hours, declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, the authorized use of family or medical leave or worker's compensation benefits, genetic information, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law in all employment practices including terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made for qualified individuals with a disability, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the District. Requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act must be submitted to the Human Resources Department.