Position Title: Educational Assistant- Special Education

Classification: 10-month, hourly, non-exempt

Seton Catholic Schools is a network of  K-8 parish schools in Milwaukee. Currently, there are 14 schools serving approximately 3,000 students in the network with plans in place to expand to a total of 24 schools serving nearly 8,000 students, making Seton the largest Catholic elementary school network in the country. Seton is strengthening academics, faith formation and life-long outcomes for all students and is a unique model on the front end of transforming Catholic education in Milwaukee and across the nation.

Position Description:

The Educational Assistant - Special Education will work one-on-one with assigned students, supporting and assisting the lead teacher in maintaining a safe classroom culture and reinforcing academic and social expectations. They will work together to drive student achievement by providing high-quality, differentiated implementation of the school’s curriculum. This partnership will allow more collaboration, individualized instruction and support for school-wide events. Additionally, Educational Assistants will receive in-school and network professional development as well as coaching from principals.

The Educational Assistant will receive daily directives from the lead teacher, generally including the following responsibilities:

• Assist teacher during whole group instruction by moving throughout the classroom to check for understanding from the students and ensure students are maintaining on-task behavior

• Support and provide data for the IEP process

• Conduct daily instruction with students one-on-one or small group; emphasis on literacy and math

• Help prepare materials; Track attendance, set-up equipment, make copies, create classroom/school displays, process student paperwork, document student social/behavioral progress and record grades

• Participate in classroom planning through preparation for, and at times, creation of lessons and assessments

• Provide the lead teacher with input when the teacher is preparing to meet with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding student academic progress and behavior

• Supervise students; this may include, but is not limited to, during specials (Art, Music, Physical Education), start-of-day/end-of- day activities, meals, recess, bathroom breaks, in the library, during Mass or other religious activities, computer lab, or on field trips, as assigned

• Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when lead teacher is absent

• Be a model of exemplary character, self-esteem and self-discipline

  Qualifications and Skills:

• Deep belief in all children and the mission of Seton Catholic Schools

• Ability to build strong relationships with students and collaborate with all school staff

• Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and personal responsibility for professional results

• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs, highly preferred

• High school diploma or equivalency required

• Bilingual or Multilingual ability, highly preferred

  Benefits (varies for full-time and part-time positions):

• Health, dental and vision coverage

• Paid holidays

• Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program

• 403(b) retirement plan

• A collaborative, regional network of educators aligned to vision, mission and educational outcomes

• A commitment to hiring a diverse team, reflective of our school communities

  APPLY ONLINE (https://www.setoncatholicschools.com/join-the-team/available-positions/) at https://www.setoncatholicschools.com/join-the-team/available-positions/

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