Special Education Aide (Lakeland School)

Walworth County, WI; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Walworth County Lakeland School seeks an Educational Aide to assist teachers in the classroom and special duty areas. You will supervise students, support instructional plans based on IEPs, and help with behavior management, meals, and bus routines.

The role requires high school plus additional preparation and up to 6 months prior experience. It emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaborative tasks with staff in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school plus two additional years of formal preparation.
• Zero to six months of relevant prior experience.
• Proven arithmetic and counting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in the classroom with large and small groups.
• Carry out instructional activities per the instructional plan (IEP).
• Prepare instructional materials and reports for the teacher.
• Observe and record student progress and share with the teacher.
• Assist with behavior management and crisis situations as directed.
• Support students in special activities such as swimming, music, and speech.
• Supervise students in washroom and on/off buses.
• Assist with meals and supervise lunch interactions.
• Support outdoor recess and other building duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Student supervision

Behavior support

IEP understanding

Education

High school + 2 years prep

0-6 months experience

Tools

Typewriter

Copy Machine

Telephone

Computer/Printer

Calculator

Job description

Salary

$21.68 - $29.33 Hourly

Location

Elkhorn, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00126

Department

Lakeland School

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 4:30 PM Central

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting and supporting the teachers in classroom and special duty areas. In addition, this position provides adequate supervision for all children in their care while offering a heightened level of care for certain students with multiple and/or specific disabilities or needs.

SCHEDULE

Days: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 8:10 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Hours Per Shift: 7

Shifts Per Pay Period: 10

Position FTE: 1.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in the classroom in large and small groups with varied activities.
• Carry out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the instructional plan based on the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Prepare instructional materials and reports for the teacher.
• Assist the professional in observing, recording, and charting behaviors, then communicate student progress to the teacher.
• Assist the teacher or professional with crisis problems and ongoing approaches to behavior management.
• Assist students in special areas such as swimming, music and speech.
• Supervise and assist students in the washroom.
• Supervise and assist students on and off of the school buses.
• Serve, feed and assist students at the lunch table.
• Supervise outdoor recess.
• Participate in other building-level duties as assigned by the building administrator or designee.
• Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

High school plus two additional years of formal preparation and zero to six months of relevant prior experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven basic skills in arithmetic with an ability to count, look up numbered items or sort items in numerical order.

Interactions and Communications

Responds to requests and initiates contacts to exchange basic or general information with others.

If staff member has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, it remains that individual's obligation to report that situation to the local Child Protective Services office.

All information pertaining to individual students is privileged and confidential and correspondingly must be managed with extreme care.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License 883 - Special Education Program Aide

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols; supervision is available as required or requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.

Thinking and Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice.

Tools & Equipment Used

Typewriter Copy Machine

Telephone Personal Computer/Printer

Calculator

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to environmental hazards, including chemical hazards (e.g. waste anesthetic, cleaning compound, facility chemicals), physical hazards (e.g. kicking, biting, scratching student) and airborne and bloodborne pathogen exposure. Will be exposed to indoor and outdoor climate and weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to constantly use bilateral upper extremities, above/below waist and above/below shoulder height.

Ability to constantly walk and stand.

Ability to constantly use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or to tend to student needs.

Ability to constantly lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Ability to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds with aid of provided equipment, or a second person assist.

Ability to frequently lift, push or pull 50 pounds unassisted with bending and twisting of trunk.

Ability to communicate to students using verbal and/or non-verbal communications.

Ability to identify student care needs through auditory and/or visual clues.

"Constant" means at least 2/3's of the shift.

"Frequent" means at least 1/3 of the shift.

Selection Process

• Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
• Education & Employment History Review
• Oral Department Interview
• Reference Check
• Background Check
• Post-offer Physical Examination
• Drug screen

Other Job-related Tests May Be Required.

Walworth County Employee Benefit Summary

H - Lakeland School Non-Clerical Non-Represented Hourly Employees

BARGAINING UNIT Non-Represented Hourly Employees Hired on or after August 1, 2018

DATE August 1, 2018

EMPLOYMENT STATUS All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.

BASIS OF PAYMENT You are paid for actual hours worked plus pay for any accrued benefit time for which you are eligible. You are eligible for overtime or compensatory time in accordance with provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

PERSONAL TIME OFF Employee will receive 14 hours of personal time off at the beginning of each school year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). Unused hours will be forfeited at the end of each school year.

SICK LEAVE You receive credit for 70 hours of sick leave per school year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). Subject to verification, sick leave is available for your personal illness or medical appointments without a waiting period. Proof of medical need may be required. Any unused sick leave remaining at the end of the of the school year will be moved to the extended sick leave bank.

EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.

HOLIDAYS Nine paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.

INSURANCE Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are elgible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.

Health Insurance You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co‑pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.

Dental Insurance You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.

Life Insurance The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $25,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.

Short-Term Disability Insurance The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums being paid by the employer.

LTD Insurance The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium.

Vision Insurance You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.

TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:

• Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)
• Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)
• Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)
• Health Savings Account (S223 plan)

WORKERS COMPENSATION You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.

DIRECT DEPOSIT You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters). You will