Instructional Assistant - Lake Denoon Middle School

Source Point Staffing; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant to support students in various educational settings. This role involves assisting in both structured and unstructured environments, implementing behavior management strategies, and providing necessary health care support. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have a positive attitude, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting their educational growth. If you are passionate about education and helping others, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; certification in special education preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with students needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional activities and supervision of students.
• Support behavior management and self-help skills for students.

Skills

Behavior Management Strategies

Communication Skills

Lifting and Restraining Students

First Aid and CPR

Assistive Technology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

DPI Spec. Ed. Program Aide Certification

Tools

Computer Equipment

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Lake Denoon Middle School

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (may include any of the following)

Will assist in instructional activities and supervision of students in a structured (regular education classes) and unstructured (lunchroom, playground, field trips, bus) environment. Will assist in behavior management strategies and consequences, and may assist with self-help skills (diapering, toilet needs, personal hygiene, feeding, GI tube feeding, dressing, etc.), or health care procedures (charting and dispensation of medications, tube feeding, suctioning, etc.). May work with wheelchair or ambulatory students in small groups or on an individual basis, and may be required to lift or restrain students weighing up to 80 pounds. May transport student(s) in school vans into the community for school-related activities. Other duties as assigned by the administrator or the classroom teacher.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to walk a minimum of 2 miles per day.
2. Ability to bend, stand, and stoop multiple times per day.
3. Ability to place students weighing up to 80 pounds in Crisis Prevention Intervention approved protective holds as defined by Act 118.
4. Ability to maneuver students weighing up to 180 pounds in wheeled mobility equipment (wheelchair, stroller, etc).
5. Ability to position or support an assisted transfer of a student weighing up to 180 pounds.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Dependable driving and work record a must.
3. Positive and friendly work attitude.
4. Must have DPI Spec. Ed. Program Aide certification or be willing to become certified at your own expense.
5. Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified (preferred).
6. Must be able to work flexible hours.
7. Be knowledgeable and physically capable of lifting/restraining students weighing up to 80 pounds.
8. Ability to get along and communicate well with staff, students, and parents.
9. Good oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability to use computer equipment and other assistive technology devices.
11. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality.