Special Education Assistant (0.5 FTE)

Wauwatosa School District; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 25,499 - 30,128; Part time

Job summary

The Wauwatosa School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant (0.5 FTE) at Underwood Elementary School. The role reports to the school principal and supports students with intellectual disabilities during the school day, under the supervision of certified teachers.

Anticipated start date is August 17, 2026, with hours from 7:45 am to 3:15 pm. Compensation varies by license: $18.51/hour without DPI license, $19.73/hour with license reimbursement eligibility after 90 days, and $21.87/hour

Responsibilities

• The Special Education Assistant works with students under the supervision of certified teachers to support students with intellectual disabilities throughout the school day.
• Responsibilities include providing academic instruction, behavioral supports, supervision, daily living assistance, and delegated nursing tasks to students with disabilities.

Job description

Special Education Assistant (0.5 FTE) – Underwood Elementary School

Department/Location: Underwood Elementary School

Job Classification: Educational Assistant (Non-Exempt)

Reports To: School Principal

Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026

Anticipated Hours: 7:45 am – 3:15 pm

Compensation

• Without DPI License: $18.51/hour
• With DPI Special Ed Program Aide License: $19.73/hour (eligible for $100 license fee reimbursement after 90 days of employment)
• With DPI Teacher or Specialty License/Certification: $21.87/hour

Duties and Responsibilities

The Special Education Assistant works with students under the supervision of certified teachers to support students with intellectual disabilities throughout the school day. Responsibilities include providing academic instruction, behavioral supports, supervision, daily living assistance, and delegated nursing tasks to students with disabilities.

Additional Information

The full job description is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p3uZgwO9yW8uC5Ww3Q3e1sqlkjOMjzCtJPn_mfOoR8s/edit?usp=sharing.