Position Description:

Grand Avenue Elementary is seeking a dedicated, compassionate 20-hour-per-week Special Education Assistant to provide educational, behavioral, and personal support for students with unique learning needs. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment and empower students to reach their full potential.

District Description:

The district includes Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, two "next door" villages known as Sauk Prairie. They are located on the beautiful Wisconsin River. Thirteen towns and the village of Merrimac are also in the district. The area features rolling hills, meadows, bluffs, forests, lakes and streams. The district offers small-town, rural living with easy access to the Madison urban area (25 miles) and to the Wisconsin Dells recreation area (28 miles). The district serves 2,800 students, and comprises six learning communities with a high school of 850 students, middle school of 600 students and four elementary schools of 1,350 students.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent 2. Obtain emergency medical training and other job related certifications as required such as a special education program aide license 3. Prefer previous work experience with children 4. Ability to properly handle confidential matters, emergency situations and work in a positive manner with students, staff and the community 5. Very good interpersonal communication skills 6. Self-motivated individual who is able to complete tasks on time 7. General clerical skills and basic computer skills 8. Able to lift 50 lbs.

Pay:

From $17.12 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location:

In person