Special Education Educator & IEP Support

Racine Unified School District; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine Unified School District seeks an assistant to support students with IEPs in a special education setting. The role emphasizes implementing instructional plans, monitoring behavior, and assisting teachers with classroom activities.

Candidates must have Wisconsin Special Education certification and CPI certification; two years of student experience preferred. The position requires physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with students; preference for those with experience with students who require Special Education programming.
• Wisconsin Special Education certification required prior or after placement in the position.
• CPI certification is required prior or after placement in the position by first available training session.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is working with special education student(s) based on the needs outlined in the student(s) IEP (Individual Education Plan).
• Provide information to teachers for instruction/reinstruction.
• Work productively within students' learning style(s).
• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Anticipate students' behaviors before they occur and intervene to stop potentially dangerous or injurious behaviors.
• Assist in keeping order in the classrooms.
• Assist with feeding needs of students as necessary.
• Supervise student to and from class, during breakfast and lunch, recess, bus loading, and in emergency situations.
• Consistently reinforce disciplinary and corrective guidelines. Assist teacher with behavioral objectives using de-escalation techniques.
• Follow District procedures to implement seclusion and restraint using de-escalation techniques first as necessary per IEP.
• Assist with promoting students' participation in the classroom activities.
• Provides the necessary support for primary personal and health care needs to students.
• Must have Physical stamina, and be able to reach, stoop/kneel, crouch/crawl, push/pull, lift/carry, climb/balance, stand and walk constantly, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Experience with students

Special Education experience

Job description

Racine Unified School District seeks an assistant to support students with IEPs in a special education setting. The role emphasizes implementing instructional plans, monitoring behavior, and assisting teachers with classroom activities.

Candidates must have Wisconsin Special Education certification and CPI certification; two years of student experience preferred. The position requires physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.