Special Education Support & Inclusion Aide

Applitrack; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Prairie Area School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant for Northside Elementary School to support teachers in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. The role includes safeguarding a conducive learning environment, assisting with IEP/504 goals, and facilitating inclusive instruction alongside certified staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, DPI-certification, and CPR/First Aid credentials, with the ability to follow directions and work

Qualifications

• High school graduate with technical training in special education, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• DPI certification provided by employee
• CPR, non-violent crisis intervention, and first aid certification.
• Must meet the following NCLB standards for this position: (1) Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education, (2) obtained an associate's degree (or higher) or (3) be able to demonstrate through a formal assessment, the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe learning atmosphere for students to enable them to meet or surpass their capabilities.
• Supports and facilitates all IEP/504 goals/plans set by IEP/504 Teams and collect related behavioral and academic data.
• Facilitates the inclusion of students whenever and wherever possible, be that the classroom or the community; promotes acceptance of differences with students, staff and community.
• Leads small groups and one-on-one instruction under the guidance of a teacher.
• Facilitates student accommodations on assignments and tests.
• Provides student supervision across all educational environments.
• Must be able to take and follow through with directives and instructions consistently from special education contact teacher, as well as independently make decisions and solve problems to meet the needs of students.
• Prepares and maintains detailed notes, plans and materials for substitutes when absent.
• Provides basic first aid to students; maintains injury/attendant care logs and participates in and keeps current certification in appropriate training sessions, such as bloodborne pathogens, medication administrations, CPR, first aid, non-violent crisis intervention, tube feeding, transfers and lifts for students with physical limitations, and others as required for specific assigned position.
• Provides self-care assistance for students, including feeding, diapering and toileting, etc. May come in contact with bodily fluids.
• Performs or assists with health procedures such as: catheterization, tube feedings, diaper changes, glucose monitoring as assigned after training completed.
• Follows all relevant district policies and procedures including District Technology Use Policy throughout work day.

Skills

IEP/504 goals data collection

Instructional support

Team collaboration

Communication with teachers/parents

Ability to follow directives

Education

High school diploma

DPI certification provided

CPR/First Aid certification

NCLB qualification demonstrated

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Sun Prairie Area School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant for Northside Elementary School to support teachers in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. The role includes safeguarding a conducive learning environment, assisting with IEP/504 goals, and facilitating inclusive instruction alongside certified staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, DPI-certification, and CPR/First Aid credentials, with the ability to follow directions and work