Licensed Teachers are encouraged to apply.

Columbus school district is seeking a full-time Educational Support Personnel to serve students grades 9-12 in the special education department.

Licensed Teachers are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 semester hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
• Have met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness)
• Ability to type at least 45 words per minute on a word processor. Knowledge of google apps preferred
• Certification by American Red Cross for first aid is desirable
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, parents and community
• Ability to respond positively to diverse needs of students
• Must complete the department of motor vehicle driver background check.
• Ability to transport students in a school provided vehicle or personal vehicle under the direction of the supervisor.
• Ability and willingness to develop knowledge and skill related to specific areas of disability and behavior management.
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform responsible human support and assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting students with disabilities with achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility. To increase a child’s independent functioning by providing physical, emotional, behavioral and/or academic support.

• Assist the student(s) in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the bathroom, eating lunch and so on.
• Aid the student(s) in academic tasks, both individually and in small groups
• Assist students with emotional and behavioral goals as stated in the education plan
• Provide supervision to students during specified hours
• Assis in medical procedures under the supervision of school nurse
• Attend training/workshops on related issues as assigned, i.e. sensory defensiveness, autism, etc.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about all students, student records, and school business
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with District Policy Regulation 3122 throughout his/her employment in the District
• Staff member shall serve as a positive role model
• Such other duties as may be assigned

CERTIFICATION:

Certified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as a Special Education Program Aide.

Preference will be given to applicants with a CNA license

Columbus School District is located approximately 25 miles northeast of Madison.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person