26-27 Special Ed EA Float position (100%)

Racine Unified School District; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine Unified School District in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with IEPs, including those requiring Special Education programming. The role involves instructional support, supervision, and behavior management in classrooms. Certification in Special Education and CPI training are required, with duties spanning from assisting teachers to aiding with health care needs and safety.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with students, preference for those in Special Education programming
• Wisconsin Special Education certification is required prior or after placement
• CPI certification required prior or after placement

Responsibilities

• Work with special education students based on IEP needs
• Provide information to teachers for instruction/reinstruction
• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments
• Anticipate and intervene in potentially unsafe behaviors
• Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch, and activities
• Follow district procedures for seclusion and restraint using de-escalation techniques
• Support students' participation in classroom activities
• Provide personal and health care support as needed
• Maintain physical stamina for continuous movement and lifting up to 50 pounds

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Instructional support

Education

Special Education certification (WI)

Job description

Description

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in working with students; higher preference will be for those with experience with students who require Special Education programming.

Certification

State of Wisconsin, Special Education certification is required prior or after placement in the position. $100.00 for a five year license and renewals are necessary as long as you remain in Special Education.

CPI certification is required prior or after placement in the position by first available training session.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is working with special education student(s) based on the needs outlined in the student(s)' IEP (Individual Education Plan). When feasible, responsibilities would also include assisting other students as needed.
• Provide information to teachers for instruction/reinstruction.
• Work productively within students' learning style(s).
• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Anticipate students' behaviors before they occur and intervene to stop potentially dangerous or injurious behaviors.
• Assist in keeping order in the classrooms.
• Assist with feeding needs of students as necessary.
• Supervise student to and from class, during breakfast and lunch, recess, bus loading, and in emergency situations.
• Consistently reinforce disciplinary and corrective guidelines. Assist teacher with behavioral objectives using de-escalation techniques.
• Follow District procedures to implement seclusion and restraint using de-escalation techniques first as necessary per IEP.
• Assist with promoting students' participation in the classroom activities.
• Provides the necessary support for primary personal and health care needs to students.
• Must have Physical stamina, and be able to reach, stoop/kneel, crouch/crawl, push/pull, lift/carry, climb/balance, stand and walk constantly, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Candidate Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Custom Questions