Essential Duties
Responsibilities
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.
Maintain a daily schedule with direction from the case manager.
Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement.
Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations under the direction of a teacher.
Ability to keep accurate student data.
Ability to work with physically aggressive students.
Ability to work with students who are nonverbal or who do not have intelligible speech.
Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, individual education programs, and behavior intervention plans.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff and community, orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb, bend, reach, and kneel.
Ability to learn and use basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, word processing).
Must be mature, patient and compassionate when working with all students.
Experience working cross-culturally and / or commitment to work toward improving one’s own cultural competence., i.e. valuing difference / diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.
Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children.
Desired Qualifications
Fluency in Spanish and English
Prior experience working in a public school setting.
Prior experience working with children who have disabilities.
Prior experience working with children who are non-ambulatory and / or nonverbal.
CPR certification.
First aid training
Experience using email, internet, and word processing programs.
Next Steps
Based on reviewing your application, a principal may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.