24-25 - East High - Education Assistant EA - 0.9375 FTE 37.5 hpw

The Madison Metropolitan School District
US - Wisconsin - Madison
January 7, 2025
Education

24-25 - East High - Education Assistant (EA) - 0.9375 FTE (37.5 hpw)East HighEast High $24.11 - 24.11 Hourly Wage

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2024-2025 school year. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply.

Becoming a Model School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors the diversity of our student population.

We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Essential Duties

Provide instructional support and reinforcement to students in academic, behavioral and functional areas across school, community and vocational settings
Implement curriculum and behavioral intervention strategies across environments, under the direction and guidance of a teacher and/or related services staff
Consistently use proper hygiene practices as prescribed by MMSD health policies
Maintain student confidentiality, including written records
Assist with coordination and communication activities with other staff to provide feedback regarding student performance
Assist with data collection activities (reviewing and documenting student progress academic and behavior, etc.)
Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies in dealing with student behavior, physical restraint/management, implement safe space procedure and behavior intervention plans
Participate in on-the-job training and district level training
Assist with preparation of instructional materials under a teacher's direction
Maintain records
Maintain a daily schedule of support under direction from the case manager
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications: Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement
Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations under the direction of a teacher
Ability to keep accurate student data
Ability to work with physically aggressive students
Ability to work with students who are nonverbal or who do not have intelligible speech
Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, individual education programs, and behavior intervention plans
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff and community, orally and in writing
Ability to maintain student confidentiality
Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb, bend, reach, and kneel
Ability to learn and use basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, word processing)
Must be mature, patient and compassionate when working with all students
Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence (i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas)
Candidates have an Associate's Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits

Preferred:

Candidates have an Associate's Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school
Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children
Fluency in Spanish and English
Prior experience working in a public school setting
Prior experience working with children who have disabilities
Prior experience working with children who are non-ambulatory and/or nonverbal
CPR certification
First aid training
Experience using email, internet, and word processing programs

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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