Special Education Educational Assistant

The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are strengthened by diversity and committed to equity.

Every day, the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District focuses on equity through deeper learning, fosters a sense of belonging, and educates the whole child so that every learner achieves success.

The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District aspires to create experiences that build community and empower learners so they can live life on their own terms.

The School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee is seeking a full time, Special Education Educational Assistants for our Elementary School and Intermediate Schools for the 24-25 school year.

This full-time position reports on all student days, plus additional days for professional development as indicated on the Educational Assistant calendar.

The first day for EAs for the 24-25 school year is a PD Day on 8-28-2024. The first day with students is 9-3-2024.

Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, a Wisconsin DPI-issued Special Education Program Aide license for the 2024-2025 school year.

JOB SUMMARY : The role of the educational assistant is to provide direct student and staff support in all learning environments.

Special Education EAs may do the duties listed below.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Must be able to work effectively with students including those with mild to severe physical, emotional or cognitive special needs.
• Must be able to assist with student needs including medical maintenance and personal hygiene needs.
• Must be able to manage difficult student behaviors.
• Must be able to assist disabled students in movement throughout the building with safe and effective practices.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with teachers, students and other staff.
• Must be able to follow confidentiality guidelines.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with teachers.
• Must be able to work independently and with minimum supervision.

NECESSARY TEMPERAMENTS FOR THIS POSITION :

• Must be able to demonstrate patience and have empathy.
• Must be able to respond to physically or emotionally demanding students and their behaviors effectively.
• Must be able to interact appropriately with a diverse student population.
• Must be able to maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
• Must be able to follow the leadership and direction of the teacher and assist in motivating and encouraging the development of student’s positive self-concepts.
• Must be able to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to prioritize and attend to multiple time sensitive tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Supervision and support of students in various settings.
• To assist in the provision of delegated health care procedures such as GT cases / feedings under the supervision of the district registered nurse.
• To assist in the provision of therapy services to include transferring students in and out of specialized equipment. (applies to persons hired after 1994).
• To assist with lunchroom setup for specialized feedings.
• Provide for personal care needs of any students which may include the following : diapering, catheters, colostomy bags, assisting with clothing and any other assistance that may result in contact of bodily fluids.
• Assist students and staff with testing.
• Follows the teacher-developed educational plan by working with individual students, small groups, and circulating around classroom.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Must maintain CPR / First Aide certification. Sessions are provided by the District.

The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, hiring and employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and grant programs, or athletic and other school administered programs.