Special Education Assistant

DeForest Area School District is located just ten miles northeast of Madison in Dane County. We offer outstanding facilities and a competitive salary and benefits package. This is a school year position working 7.25 hours per day on days when school is in session. The current location is Windsor Elementary serving grades K - 3.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide assistance to meet the social, academic, and personal needs of students with special needs. Special Education aides will work with students that present learning, cognitive, emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. Duties may include working one-on-one with students; assist with student testing and grading; supervise students in classrooms, libraries, lunchrooms, during recess, and on field trips; monitor student behavior and safety; data entry of student attendance and records into computer system; answer telephones; assist visitors and parents; distribute mail; maintain office/classroom supplies.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and supporting their educational journey, we invite you to apply today to become an integral part of the DeForest Area School District team!

The District does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), 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 legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Notice of the District''s policy on nondiscrimination and the identity of the School District''s Compliance Officer(s) are published on the District''s website, posted throughout the District, and included in the District''s recruitment statements or general information publications.