Special Education Assistant - Speech Support

School District of Ashland; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

School District of Ashland is seeking a Special Education Assistant - Speech Support for Ashland Middle School. 20 hours per week with schedule to be determined, starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities include in-class support, small group instruction, and one-to-one academic/behavioral support, with emphasis on math and reading/language arts. The role involves supporting virtual speech and language sessions and coordinating with staff to meet student needs using evidence-based

Qualifications

• Experience supporting instruction in core subjects with differentiation for individual needs.
• Ability to provide in-class support and small group instruction.
• Experience delivering one-to-one academic/behavioral support for tier II/III needs.
• Familiarity with reading and math interventions and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and pull-out support for identified students.
• Assist with math and reading/language arts instruction.
• Support virtual speech and language sessions as needed.
• Utilize technology to enhance instruction and documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to plan interventions.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Small group instruction

One-to-one support

Behavior management

Technology integration

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Speech Support JobID: 3528

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Supervision Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Location: Ashland Middle School (Location subject to change at the discretion of the district and student needs.)
• Date Available: 2026-2027 SY

Hours: 20 hours per week/2.5 Days per Week, exact days TBD prior at start of School Year
Schedule to be determined based on student needs. (May change at the discretion of the District.)

This position requires, but is not limited to the following

• Ability to support instruction in all core subject areas utilizing effective strategies for differentiating instruction utilizing knowledge of curriculum based standards.
  • In class supportwith identified students clarifying, redirecting, encouraging students.
  • Small group instruction working with identified students clarifying, redirecting, encouraging students—in class or pull out.
  • Individual pull out support. Providing one-to-one academic and/or behavioral support for students identified as needing tier II or tier III intervention. Academic support is focused on math and reading/language arts instruction.
• Ability to support virtual speech and language specially designed instruction sessions with middle school students.
• Flexibility and willingness to work with students utilizing a multi-sensory approach to increase students' social, emotional, and academic successes.
• Experience and/or training in reading and mathematics learning strategies.
• Ability to use evidence-based classroom management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to use evidence-based individual behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to physically intervene with students utilizing non violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to effectively use and integrate technology in the instructional support setting.
• Ability to prepare required documentation in a timely manner.
• Supervision on playground, including school garden, and in other areas as directed.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with other adults within the school.
• Extensive mobility and willingness to perform job duties outdoors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working positively with students.
• Experience withreading intervention techniques preferred.
• Experience in implementing effective learning and behavior interventions.

Reports To: Building Assistant Principal

Thank you for your interest in employment with the School District of Ashland!

The School District ofAshland does not discriminate in employment decisions based on age, race, creed, religion, color, disability, handicap, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or membership in the National Guard or military forces of the United States, or other protected group status.