1:1 Special Education Aide for Inclusive Classrooms

School District of West Allis West Milwaukee; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is seeking a Children’s Health Assistant to support students with disabilities in daily living and school activities. Under the direction of a classroom teacher, the assistant will help with personal care, mobility, and participation in classroom tasks.

The role requires a Wisconsin DPI Special Education Educational Assistant license and a Certified Nursing Assistant license, with CPR/First Aid and Pro-Act certifications provided by the District.

Qualifications

• Requires Wisconsin DPI Special Education Educational Assistant license
• Requires Certified Nursing Assistant license
• CPR/First Aid certification provided by the District
• Pro-Act certification provided by the District

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities in activities of daily living, including dressing, eating, and personal care
• Assist with lifting and repositioning to support daily living
• Operate medical equipment (Hoyer lifts, standing frames, motorized wheelchairs) and assist with navigation
• Support wheelchair users in accessing school and community settings
• Assist students with getting on/off buses safely
• Support students in teacher-directed academic and non-academic activities
• Assist with IEP/504-related activities as needed
• Accompany students on supervised field trips and community outings
• Clean classroom equipment and supplies regularly
• Support district mission for equitable, inclusive learning environments
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Experience with students with disABIL

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Strong communication

Self-directed

Education

Wisconsin DPI Special Education Educational Assistant license

Certified Nursing Assistant license

CPR/First Aid Certification

Pro-Act Certification

Job description

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is seeking a Children’s Health Assistant to support students with disabilities in daily living and school activities. Under the direction of a classroom teacher, the assistant will help with personal care, mobility, and participation in classroom tasks.

The role requires a Wisconsin DPI Special Education Educational Assistant license and a Certified Nursing Assistant license, with CPR/First Aid and Pro-Act certifications provided by the District.