Instructional Assistant

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The Fond du Lac School District has an opening for an Instructional Assistant at Riverside Elementary School.
Please see our website (www.fdlsd.org) for more information about our district!
LOCATION: East Central Wisconsin. Sixty miles north of Milwaukee on Highway 41. Easy driving distance to Appleton, Oshkosh, Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay. Marian University (four years) located in Fond du Lac. City population and surrounding area which constitutes the school district, approximately 45,000.
SCHOOLS: 14 schools – one high school, grades 9-12 with an alternative high school option; three middle schools, grades 6-8; nine elementary schools, grades 4K-5; and one STEM charter school serving grades 6 - 12.
Individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
The Fond du Lac School District does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.31, 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 characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.
Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy
As mandated by the current provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and under the regulations set forth in Chapter 106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“the federal Title IX regulations”), the District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that the District operates. Title IX’s requirement not to discriminate in any education program or activity extends to cover, but is not limited to, District students, certain admissions processes, and District employment. Inquiries regarding how Title IX and the federal Title IX regulations apply to the District may be referred to a District Title IX Coordinator (as designated below), to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, or to both.
The District’s commitment to nondiscrimination under Title IX and under other state and federal laws is further defined in the following policies of the School Board (school board policy 1422, 1662, 2260, 3122, 3362, 4122, 4362, and 5517).
The District employees who hold each of the positions identified below serve as Title IX Coordinators for the District:
Marisa Lombardo
Director of Human Resources
72 W. 9th Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6501
[email protected]
Terrance Lofton
Human Relations Coordinator
72 W. 9th Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2900
[email protected]
The district has established a process for reporting Sex Discrimination, filing formal complaints of Title IX Sexual Harassment, and has established grievance procedures through which the District structures its response to reports that allege unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity of the District. These procedures can be found on the school district website at www.fdlsd.org or directly at the following link: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/fond/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Instructional Assistant - Special Education
REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Services
COORDINATES WITH: Special Education teachers
General Education teachers
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent
Special Education Program Aide License (0070)
Successful completion of a physical fitness assessment
Successful completion of drug screen and background check
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE: Instructional Assistant
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 188 days
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: 7.5 hours daily by schedule
*EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES
Assist special education teachers, general education teachers, and students in implementing the classroom support and modifications necessary for students to achieve the stated goals in their IEP.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Provide support and deliver services to students with disabilities throughout the school day to ensure academic growth, positive social engagement, and access to the school environment
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Work with students on specific skills and strategies as directed by Licensed Professional Educator and/or principal
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Under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Educator, lead small group instruction
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Under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Educator, provide modifications and accommodations that will increase student learning.
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Physical ability to sit, stand, get up and down from floor level (elementary)
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Collaborate with other staff members to identify needs and recommendations for success.
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Follow a schedule set forth by the Licensed Professional Educator.
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Collaborate with others to meet the learning needs of a variety of students and monitor learning progress in students
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Assist students with medical needs as necessary
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Provide general supervision of students throughout the day
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Provide physical and behavioral assistance to students as needed
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Support an inclusive educational environment
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Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, assemblies, etc.)
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Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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Remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 4122.01 throughout their employment in the District.
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Perform additional duties and responsibilities necessary within the scope of this employment position as assigned by the Superintendent.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR POSITIONS IN THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS PROGRAM:
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Assist special education students requiring daily care (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, delegated nursing tasks, etc.)
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Assist with hands-on medical routines (clean intermittent catheterizations, ostomy maintenance, diabetic care including injecting insulin, and administering g-tube feeds, lifting and transferring students with mobility challenges)
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to ten pounds without assistance in an indoor setting
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Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, up to six hours in a seven-hour day
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Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times throughout the shift
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Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, balance, kneel, stoop, bend, reach in all directions, handle, and feel
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Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building
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Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment such as fax machine, copier, etc.
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Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone, or ability to utilize an interpreter or assistive technology for the deaf or hard of hearing to complete such tasks
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Vision ability adequate to read handwritten or printed materials, or ability to utilize an interpreter or assistive technology for the blind to complete such tasks
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Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise, loud noise, and frequent interruptions are the norm
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Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy
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Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
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Ability to follow safety procedures and monitor the work environment for safety concerns
*No overtime eligible employee may perform overtime work for the District without prior supervisory approval. No non-exempt 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.
The Fond du Lac School District does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.31, 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 characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.
*The Fond du Lac School District reserves the right to modify the above job description at any time.
By signing this job description, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties, qualifications and requirements of the position. My signature further attests that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. I understand that this job description does not represent a contract of employment and that the Fond du Lac School District reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities or activities with or without notice.
Candidate Requirements
- Resume
- Custom Questions