Special Education Assistant - WTA (Full-Time, Benefit Eligible)

The Waukesha Transition Academy prepares young adults with special needs, ages 18-21, to focus on independent living through community-based partnerships, and a meaningful life-based curriculum through authentic learning experiences building a bridge into adulthood. Students will engage in a variety of community-based learning activities allowing them to develop work readiness, social and independent living skills. To achieve this vision, WTA works collaboratively with staff, family, students, and community members.

The selected candidate will work collaboratively with educators to meet the social, emotional, and functional academic needs of a student with special educational needs, age 18-21, in the least restrictive environment. This candidate will be assisting a student one-on-one with personal needs, community experiences, pre-vocational skills, and daily living skills. As a part of this assignment, you will be required to assist in classroom modifications, communication and a variety of other programming supports/services for the student. The right candidate will have grit while working through any situation they may encounter. Everyday is a new day with fresh starts and bright attitudes.

Examples of duties may be but not limited to the following:

• Convey the content of the message clearly and accurately according to the receptive language level of the student.
• Assist in communication throughout the school day in a variety of settings as outlined in the IEP.
• At the direction of the teacher, work on academic, communication, social, and self-help skills.
• Assist the teacher in behavior management and classroom maintenance activities.
• Assist the teacher in providing instructional activities and reinforcement.
• Physically assist with students including lifting and transfers as needed.
• Implement behavior management strategies for the student or a group of students.
• Assist in the behavior management of students by carrying out plans for students and supervising individual students in both structured and unstructured settings.
• Assist with personal care procedures as needed for students (ex. dressing, toileting, feeding, etc.)
• Other assignments as directed by the teacher or principal of the building.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.