25-26 - Special Education Assistant (SEA) - Medically Fragile Pool

Madison Metropolitan School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established school district is seeking a passionate Special Education Assistant to support medically fragile students. This role involves providing essential assistance in various learning environments, ensuring students receive the care they need to thrive. The district values diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere for all students and staff. Join a team committed to fostering growth and success for every child, and be a part of a transformative educational experience that prepares students for their futures.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with students who have complex health needs.
• Experience working with children and cross-culturally.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with health, physical, and emotional disabilities.
• Provide instructional support in specialized learning environments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Ability to Work with Children

Health Plan Implementation

Behavior Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or 48 Academic Credits

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

25-26 - Special Education Assistant (SEA) - Medically Fragile Pool

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Student Services

District Wide

Starting Compensation: $24.11

Employment Type: Exempt

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Becoming a Model School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework , and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

About This Posting

This is an “applicant pool” posting. It does not signify that vacancies actually exist at this time. The purpose of this posting is to develop a pool of qualified applicants, should vacancies become available.

Purpose Of The Position

Medically-fragile Special Education Assistants provide assistance to students with a variety of complex health conditions that impact engagement, participation, and performance across all learning environments in the inclusive school and community settings. Duties may include, but are not limited to: wheelchair mobility and maneuvering, positioning, transferring and or lifting with or without mechanical assistance, feeding with or without adaptive assistance , delegated medical procedures, delegated medication administration, bathrooming, diapering, documentation and maintenance of daily procedure or treatment records, and assisting with the instructional program using instructional materials that are adapted to meet the needs of students from 3-21 years of age.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with a wide range of students with health, physical, emotional, intellectual, and/or behavioral disabilities
• Student support needs could include g-tube or oral feedings, diapering, bathroom assistance, mobility training including use of adaptive equipment, mobility, positioning, wheelchair/ambulation assistance, and other medical procedures as prescribed
• Under the direction of the teacher, provide instructional support to students in specialized and inclusive learning environments and at community-based sites
• Under the direction of a teacher, assist students individually and in small groups with specialized programming
• Monitor and support student behavior consistent with strategies outlined in the behavioral educational plan (BEP)
• Support social skills development
• Be familiar with restorative practices in regards to conflict resolution
• Provide physical assistance (proximity or direct support) in transporting students between classrooms and other learning environments
• Assist trained personnel with loading and unloading students from vehicles
• Accompany and support students on school related outings
• Help staff with student’s adaptive/self-care needs throughout the day as needed
• Maintain health records and follow established health plans and health protocols specifically related to student’s complex health needs, including daily charting and data collection, (i.e. charting seizure activity)
• Other duties as assigned when student is not in attendance (i.e. supervise lunchrooms, recess, playground, and hallways)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Strong communication skills (with staff) in order to relay changing health status of student that occurs during the day with health office or school-based staff
• Ability to implement the prescribed health plan designed by the health team
• Ability to implement recommendations from occupational and physical therapists concerning positioning, feeding, bathrooming, mobility, transferring, etc.
• Ability to consistently follow appropriate hygiene practices as outlined in MMSD Health Policies and student’s care plan
• Ability to monitor and respond to student behavior as outlined in the student’s behavior education plan (BEP)
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively with students who are non-verbal or unintelligible, culturally-diverse students, health services staff and community partners in a professional and timely manner
• Ability to push and maintain control of a student’s manual (non-motorized) wheelchair
• Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb stairs, bend, reach, extend, and kneel within the context of performing job duties
• Follow all MMSD District and Health Services Guidelines and emergency protocols for students
• Recognize one’s implicit bias’ and own a commitment to MMSD and Health services equity vision, anti-racism knowledge and practice improvement
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Desire to work with students who have complex health needs
• Must have experience working with children
• AHA BLS CPR/AED for HCP Certification is required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire and maintained on an annual basis
• 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)
• Candidates must have a high school diploma and have completed the MMSD Medically Fragile SEA Training
• Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits
• Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children; may apply during/after offer and cost is covered by the District
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school
• Fluency in Spanish and English
  
  

Next Steps

• Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
• Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.
  
  

Environmental Adaptability

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual so classified.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
• Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends.
• School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.
  
  

Disclaimer: This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. You must apply on our career page to be considered for this opportunity.

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