26-27 Special Education Educational Assistant (93%) Transition T2E Program

Racine Unified School District; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine Unified School District in Wisconsin seeks a dedicated assistant to support students with special education needs. The role centers on implementing IEP goals under teacher supervision and providing targeted instructional support.

Candidates should have two years of experience with students, WI Special Education certification and CPI certification, and the stamina to assist with physical tasks and supervision during daily activities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with students; higher preference for SPED experience.
• WI Special Education certification and CPI certification required.
• Ability to adapt instruction and support IEP goals.

Responsibilities

• Work with SPED students according to IEP goals.
• Provide information to teachers to support instruction.
• Assist students individually or in groups with lessons.
• Anticipate and intervene in potentially dangerous situations.
• Supervise students in class, meals, recess, and during transportation.
• Assist with seclusion/restraint procedures as necessary per IEP.
• Support student participation in classroom activities.
• Assist with feeding and health care needs as required.
• Maintain classroom order and discipline under teacher guidance.
• Demonstrate physical stamina to perform essential tasks (lift up to 50 pounds).

Skills

Special Education experience

Student support

Behavior management

Education

Wisconsin Special Education certification

CPI certification

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.