Special Education Teacher Assistant

*Job Title:* Special Education Teacher Assistant *Posting Date:* 11/20/2023 *Location:* West Side Elementary School *Hours of Work (%FTE):* 7:30AM - 1:30PM (On School Days Only) *Pay Rate:* $14.
44 *Anticipated Start Date:* As Soon As Possible *Job Description:* The School District of Mauston seeks applicants for a part-time Special Education Teacher Assistant.
Applicants must be willing and have the desire to work with students with intellectual, learning and/or behavioral disabilities in a classroom setting.
Applicants must also be physically able to adjust to the specific educational, behavioral, and physical needs of the student.
This position can require you to sit 20% of the time, stand 40% of the time, and walk (potential need to run) 40% of the time.
Must be able to: * Lift * Carry * Push/Pull * Attend To Tube Feeding * Toileting /Change Diapers * Attend To Other Possible Health Needs * Work With Students That Have Emotional, Physical, Behavioral, And Learning Disabilities * Work As A Team * Follow Directions From Teacher/Supervisor *Qualifications:* Applicants must have a Valid Wisconsin DPI License 883 Special Education Program Aide or Valid Wisconsin Teaching License.
Applicants must have the ability to effectively communicate and build positive working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Applicants should also possess the ability to lift 20 pounds, crawl on the floor, and interact positively with students outside and in the community.
All applicants must be “Highly Qualified”, which requires a 2-year degree, 48 hours of college coursework or an ACT WorkKeys certification.
Please include this information along with your application.
Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen upon offer of employment.
*How To Apply:* Apply on WECAN at https://wecan.
education.
wisc.
edu/#/*; *Vacancy ID*:* 193248 or Apply on Indeed at www.
indeed.
com *Deadline for Application Materials:* Until Filled *HR Contact:* Vanessa Lehman (608) 847-5451 ext.
6684 _For more information, please contact The Director of Special Education Mary O’Brien at (608) 847-5451 extension 6602 .
_ _*The School District of Mauston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*_ Job Type: Part-time Pay: $14.
44 per hour Schedule: * Day shift Work Location: In person