Educational Assistant - Special Education

JOB SUMMARY :

The role of the educational assistant is to provide direct student and staff support in all learning environments. Special Education Assistant Level 3 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.

The District's Title IX Coordinator is : Laura Sage, School Psychologist, located at 1205 South 70th Street, West Allis, WI 53214 Ms.

Sage can be reached at 414-604-3000 or via email at [email protected].