Educational Assistant - Special Education ($2,000 Hiring Bonus / $20.91 per hour starting salary) - Vacancy ID: 167372

Educational Assistant - Special Education Savanna Oaks Middle School .38 FTE; 15.2 hours per week Starting wage of $20.91 per hour Position to begin as soon as possible Work experiences with students with significant behavioral disabilities is highly preferred Proactive skills addressing behaviors necessary Ability to collaborate and be a team player necessary Assist in regular education, special education, and virtual environments Good communication and organization are essential skills Position requires one or more of the following qualifications: Completion of at least two (2) years of study at an accredited institution of higher education, hold an associate’s (or higher) degree or successful completion of the two of the three requirements which include job related testing, an interview and demonstrated performance through observation or documentation Non-violent Crisis Intervention training required upon hire Bilingual (Spanish) language skills a plus Candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who have worked with students and families from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply DEADLINE: Open until filled with ongoing review To apply for this position, complete the WECAN online application at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/, and attach current resume to your application Contact Administrator: Kim Griffin, Assistant Director of Special Education - Secondary, Verona Area School District, 700 N Main St Verona, WI 53593 If you need assistance with transportation to/from work, YWCA's Job Ride program may be of benefit to you. Job Ride is an innovative program that provides subsidized transportation for low-income people going to/from work, even those commuting to the Verona Area School District. Learn more and apply for Job Ride at: https://www.ywcamadison.org/what-were-doing/employment-transit/yw-transit/ The Verona Area School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, political affiliation, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, arrest or conviction record, the off duty use or nonuse of lawful products or any other basis prohibited by state, federal and/or laws and regulations.