What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Program Aide position at La Farge Schools?
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT:
The School District of La Farge is looking for an employee to serve as a paraprofessional. Responsibilities include supporting individualized education program (IEP) implementation, including academic, behavioral, and functional, promoting student independence, and collaborating with staff to create a safe and effective learning environment. Other duties may be assigned based on student need, including driving students to and from school. Primary skills needed include knowledge of or a willingness to learn strategies for addressing challenging behavior and working with students with disabilities. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and flexibly to meet changing demands in various school environments.
LFSD is open to applicants interested in full time or part time employment.
Full time applicants will be benefit eligible.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is regionally competitive.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
A special education assistant's day is filled with supporting students in achieving their individual goals, from assisting in classroom activities to providing one-on-one guidance with assignments or personal care. They collaborate closely with special education teachers, general education teachers, and related service providers to adapt materials, helping ensure lessons are accessible for each student's unique needs. Throughout the day, they also help manage behaviors, foster social skills, and encourage independence, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for learning.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A valid driver's license
- Experience working with students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, health impairments, autism, and/or emotional/behavioral disabilities.
- Ability to provide support across all learning environments in order to promote safety, personal management, academic, social, and communication skills in students
- Willingness and comfort in assisting students in classroom and outdoor learning environments, year round
- Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
- Solid clerical, computer, and technology skills
- The ability to manage many tasks at the same time and flexibility is a must
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- High School diploma or equivalent
Qualifications:
Special Education Program Aide license #883 or any valid WI DPI license.
LFSD will support training and license fees.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume, including at least two references, to Meaghan Gustafson at Call with questions.
Non-Discrimination
The School District of La Farge does not discriminate in its policies and practices regarding its students and employees. The District does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under state law, federal law or Department of Education regulations including, but not limited to, age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.
Pay: $ $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22