Hillcrest Elementary School in the School District of Waukesha is seeking a special education assistant with a passion for growing learners, and themselves, for a position with our Special Education team. Our public school has strong ties to the community of Waukesha and our neighborhood as we support ALL learners in learning, growing and excelling every day.

Successful candidates will be able to understand what is taking place in a typical elementary school classroom, effectively making adjustments, modifications and adaptations that support the learner's inclusion in the regular education classroom. This may include collecting data and tracking IEP goals, providing small group instruction, or supporting the learner with physical and behavioral needs. This role requires an individual to be both detail orientated as well as have the ability to connect to the big picture. A willingness to form relationships with all students and serve learners to empower them is a must. Flexible candidates are able to support learners in a variety of school and community settings and effectively communicate with all team members

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Interest and/or experience working with students identified with a variety of special education needs including autism, emotional/behavioral disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and health needs.

•A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to meet the needs of all children.

•Must be eligible for or possess a teaching license or Handicapped Aides license #070 which requires three years of experience with children, or three years of college coursework or a combination equivalent to three years.

•Ability to maintain confidentiality relating to students and families.

•Must meet NCLB requirements as "Highly Qualified" which requires either an Assoc. Degree or the equivalent of at least two years post secondary education is preferred but not required for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist the teacher in providing instructional activities and reinforcement for special education students.

•Record keeping related to handicapped child's individual program at the direction of the teacher.

•Prepare materials at the direction of the teacher.

•Supervise students during structured and unstructured times at the direction of the teacher.

•Assist in the supervision of student on bus to and from school, when needed, and on field trips.

•At the direction of the teacher, work on academic, communication, social, and self-help skills.

•Accompany students to regular education classes and provide needed assistance.

•Implement behavior management strategies for a student or a group of students.

•Assist in the behavior management of students by carrying out plans for students and supervising individual students in both structured and unstructured settings, including non-violent crisis intervention

strategies.

•Physical assistance with students/young adults including lifting as needed. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

•Assist with personal care procedures as needed for students (ex. dressing, toileting, feeding, etc.)

•When needed, designated health care procedures such as tube feeding, colostomy care, Clean-Intermittent- Catheterization (CIC) suctioning, or administration of medication following instructional/training by the school district nurse.

Must also obtain CPR and first aide certification within the first 3 months.

DPI Certification #070 required