Special Education Aide

The School District of Bloomer is seeking a Special Education Aide.

This position is for a Special Education Aide to assist students with special needs and may require training in basic hygiene (including toileting), medical, or other life skills. This position may also include assisting students with transfers. There is a minimum lifting requirement of 50 pounds.

Applicants must be able to pass a background check, have a minimum of a high school diploma, and experience working with children is preferred. Post-secondary education is considered a plus. The successful applicant will need to be or be able to be certified with the Department of Public Instruction as a Special Education Aide.

If interested, please apply on WECAN or send a letter of interest, resume` (including recent job responsibilities) and three letters of reference to:

Rebecca Lueck, Director of Special Education

School District of Bloomer

401 8th Ave

Bloomer, WI 54724

Deadline to apply: Until filled

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT: The School District of Bloomer serves approximately 1,250 students in grades 4K-12 in a rural community 25 miles north of Eau Claire. The Districts three buildings consist of a 4K-4th grade elementary school, 5th-8th grade middle school and 9th-12th grade high school. The district has high levels of family engagement and is generously supported by the community.

To learn more about the School District of Bloomer please visit our website at www.bloomer.k12.wi.us.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BLOOMER

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Aide

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Position Summary:

To assist teachers in providing instruction, guided practice, assessments, remediation and enrichment through a variety of learning opportunities and ensure a positive, successful educational experience for students. Assists in ensuring that all students acquire the grade level expectation skills set forth by Wisconsin Department of Instruction and the School District of Bloomer curriculum.

Qualifications:

• Maintenance of proper license and certification as required by the Department of Public Instruction;
• Ability to create a collaborative work culture;
• Possess the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and administration;
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Understand the basic function and processes of a school schedule
• Ability to operate a computer or other electronic devices and associated media;
• Ability to participate in creating a positive school culture.

Reports to: Building Principal(s)

Director of Student Services

Classroom Teacher

Term: School Year -Determined by Contract Agreement

Essential Duties:

• Perform general tasks required in supporting special student needs:
• Assist with the student's scheduling and academic needs;
• Communicate effectively with supervisors;
• Demonstrate sensitivity to individual student needs;
• Assist with the management of student behaviors as established through the IEP or classroom rules;
• Assist in providing services and resources to students and teachers;
• Implement classroom activities as prescribed by special education teachers;
• Assist in maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning;
• Assist in the supervision of students in other areas of the school as assigned (bathrooms, playground, bus, field trips, lunch room, classroom(s), library etc);
• Assist physically disabled or impaired students upon school arrivals/departures, from room to room, and activity to activity;
• Assist with toileting or other essential support skills as required;
• Record student academic and behavioral progress as monitored by the teacher;
• Participate in conferences and meetings as assigned;
• Prepare learning materials and bulletin board displays;
• Provide routine maintenance of materials (e.g. put away/prepare materials);
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Complete all mandated and district-required training in health and safety; and
• Assume other duties as may be assigned by the building principal or assigned classroom teacher.

Evaluation: Conducted annually by the Principal and and/or Special Education Director.

Physical Requirements:

Work at a keyboard or other tools, bending, sitting, walking, and standing for extended periods of time, twisting, fine and gross motor movements, hearing, speaking, and lifting materials and supplies of up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Mental Demands:

Ability to maintain confidentiality; communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to moderate noise levels.

Other Conditions: The District administrator reserves the authority to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary within the scope of the employment position.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 4120.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.

No overtime-eligible employee may perform work for the District outside of his/her regular schedule without prior supervisory approval. Violations of this requirement will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination from employment.