Special Education Aide (Lakeland School)

Walworth County; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland School in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Special Education Program Aide to support teachers and students within classrooms and related areas. The role includes assisting in large and small groups, following IEP-guided plans, and helping with daily activities and supervision across various settings.

The position requires a high school diploma with additional preparation and basic arithmetic skills, and may involve routine duties such as feeding, routing, and behavior support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in large and small groups with activities.
• Follow instructional plans based on the IEP.
• Prepare instructional materials and reports.
• Observe and chart student progress for the teacher.
• Assist with crisis behavior management.
• Assist students in special areas such as swimming, music and speech.
• Supervise and assist students in washrooms, lunch, recess and on buses.
• Participate in other building-level duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Behavior observation

Crisis behavior management

Communication with teachers

Supervise students

Education

High school diploma

SPED Aide license

Tools

Typewriter Copy Machine

Telephone/PC/Printer

Calculator

Job description

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

Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• 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.

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
• TelephonePersonal 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.

TO INCLUDE:

• 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 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Further, Lakeland School does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. For inquiries related to Title IX, please contact Holly Smith, Title IX Coordinator, at 262‑741‑4118 or hsmith@lakelandschool‑walco.org.