AIDE: Special Ed - Silverbrook - Vacancy ID: 218721

Archived Vacancy

Vacancy Details

AIDE: Special Ed - Silverbrook
Silverbrook Intermediate School
1
N/A
Open until filled

Contact

Lauren Swenson
HR Manager
262-335-5402

Position Details

As soon as possible
$20.50
5.75 hours per school day
Part Time
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist in the implementation of student Individual Education Programs and in the delivery of the school’s instructional program. 

Please note: Special Ed positions will involve meeting the individual needs of specific students and in most cases will involve the physical and hygienic needs of these students. Positions will require a Physical with a Lift and Carry and require appropriate DPI license paid by the employee of $100 to be reimbursed by the District after 90 day probationary period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise while providing opportunities, information and instruction to students individually, in small groups, or in large groups by implementing specific behavioral and educational plans by supplementing, adapting instruction and applying specific behavioral management systems
2. Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, feeding, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting and wash-up routines
3. Demonstrate, monitor and encourage positive student behaviors and enforce school rules by portraying a tough but nurturing poise
4. Handle intense behavioral situations professionally (i.e. safely clear a classroom, while keeping all students safe, using non-violent strategies when necessary and strong use of non-verbal de-escalation, not to be intimated by students)
5. Prepare, maintain, repair and display instructional materials including word processing, filing, distribution, collection, use of office equipment and other activities
6. Transition students safely from class to class as needed
7. Assist in riding school bus to teach expected behaviors

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend IEP meetings regarding student progress or program implementation as required
2. Grade assignments and maintain various records and files.
3. Maintain cleanliness and safety of student environment.
4. Administer and document medication and medical or psychological treatment, service or therapy as directed by professional staff.
5. Communicate with parents as appropriate.
6. Assume duties of other staff members on an occasional or temporary basis.
7. Perform other duties as assigned which are fairly within the scope of duties normally performed by school aides.

* PLEASE NOTE: If hours or a schedule are listed, please note that these can and may change.*

BENEFITS: The District provides paid life and long term disability insurance, as well as voluntary participation in 403(b), additional life, Short Term Disability, vision, dental and paid time off. Health or prescription drug coverage is not included.

Please be certain to upload a resume with your application on WECAN. PLEASE DO NOT SEND THESE MATERIALS VIA U.S. MAIL or VIA EMAIL. Our policy is to return any application materials sent to us unless they have been requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

1. High School Diploma
2. Department of Public Instruction Special Education License. Obtain license through Department of Instruction AFTER HIRE.
3. District Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training required – Completed through the District after hire

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Willingness and ability to be trained in special needs, behavior management systems, blood borne pathogens, assistive technology and related matter
2. Work independently, while also being able to work closely and collaboratively with teachers and other staff
3. Maintain a high level of patience at all times
4. Take direction, learn quickly, and follow through with specific education or behavior plans
5. Relate positively with students (especially those with special needs) and demonstrate and monitor appropriate behavior, but know when to challenge students on those behaviors
6. Must have an open mind and is good with change, as there is flexibility in day-to-day scheduling and varying tasks as student needs change
7. Ability to be assertive but not aggressive and emotionally detach when necessary
8. Communicate effectively with students and adults and to learn non-verbal and other alternative means of communication
9. Able to use computers for instructional programs, basic data entry, word processing and other office/audiovisual equipment
10. Operate adaptive equipment
11. Meet the lift and carry requirements of up to 50 pounds
12. Maintain confidentiality of student information

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand, including periods of both intermittent and prolonged activity; bending, kneeling, and crawling; talk and hear, both in person and by phone; reach, carry, push, and/or pull with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under deadlines with occasional interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; and interact with School District staff, parents, students, and public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied.

Candidate Requirements

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Custom Questions
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