What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Muskego High School position at Muskego Norway Schools?
Will assist in instructional activities and supervision of students in a structured learning environment and will support students in a regular education class. Will assist staff with proctoring assessments and providing instructional support. May be working with students in small groups or on an individual basis. Will support other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher. Will also be assisting with daily living skills which may include toileting assistance and the monitoring of medication schedules for specific students. This role requires driving a district-owned van for student transport.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to walk a minimum of 2 miles per day.
• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop multiple times per day.
• Ability to place students weighing up to 80 pounds in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) approved protective holds as defined by Act 118.
• Ability to maneuver students weighing up to 180 pounds in wheeled mobility equipment (wheelchair, stroller, etc).
• Ability to position or support an assisted transfer of a student weighing up to 180 pounds.
• Ability to administer life-saving measures (CPR and first aid)
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Dependable driving and work record a must.
3. Positive and friendly work attitude.
4. Must have DPI Spec. Ed. Program Aide certification or be willing to become certified at your own expense.
5. Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified, or willing to take class.
6. Must be able to work flexible hours.
7. Be knowledgeable and physically capable of lifting/restraining students weighing up to 80 pounds.
8. Ability to get along and communicate well with staff, students, and parents.
9. Good oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability to use computer equipment and other assistive technology devices.
11. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
The Muskego-Norway School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. Additionally, the Muskego-Norway School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and that the school district is required by Title IX and Part 106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. This extends to student admissions (as applicable) and employment. All inquiries about the application of Title IX and Part 106 to the school district may be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinators (Courtney Arntzen or Blake Wieting), to the Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education or both.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. As a condition of initial and continued employment, the employee shall be a positive role model for students.
The Muskego-Norway School District Board is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Muskego-Norway School District will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Courtney Arntzen or Blake Wieting.