Instructional Assistant - Muskego High School

Essential Job Functions (may include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Provide direct support for students with medical and personal care needs, ensuring their health, safety, dignity, and well-being throughout the school day.
• Assist students with activities of daily living and personal care, including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, positioning, and other individualized care needs. These responsibilities may require frequent and direct physical assistance.
• Implement individualized student health and personal care plans, under the direction of appropriately licensed personnel, including monitoring student health needs, recognizing signs of distress, responding to medical concerns, and communicating changes in student health or functioning to appropriate staff.
• Support students with complex medical and physical needs, including assistance with specialized equipment, adaptive devices, and health-related procedures as authorized and in accordance with district protocols, required training, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor and support student medication schedules and health-related routines in accordance with individualized health plans, district policies, and applicable training and authorization requirements.
• Assist with instructional activities and supervise and support students in structured learning environments, including general education classrooms.
• Collaborate with teachers, school nurses, therapists, and other educational professionals to implement individualized instructional, behavioral, health, and personal care supports.
• Participate as a member of a high-functioning team.
• Provide instructional assistance to students individually or in small groups under the direction of licensed educational staff.
• Assist with the administration and proctoring of assessments in accordance with established procedures and student accommodations.
• Support students in developing academic, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, and functional skills, with an emphasis on promoting independence, engagement, and meaningful participation in the educational environment.
• Provide supervision and individualized assistance during classroom activities, transitions, meals, transportation, and other school-related activities to ensure student health, safety, and access to educational opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or designated supervisor to support student learning, health, safety, and well-being.

Additional Responsibilities (Preferred, Not Required)

• Safely operate a district-owned van to transport students as assigned, adhering to applicable traffic laws, district transportation procedures, and individualized student safety requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk a minimum of 2 miles per day.
• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop multiple times per day.
• Ability to place students weighing up to 80 pounds in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) approved protective holds as defined by Act 118.
• Ability to maneuver students weighing up to 180 pounds in wheeled mobility equipment (wheelchair, stroller, etc.).
• Ability to position or support an assisted transfer of a student weighing up to 180 pounds.
• Ability to administer life-saving measures (CPR and first aid).

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Dependable driving and work record is a must.
• Positive and friendly work attitude.
• Must have DPI Special Education Program Aide certification or be willing to become certified.
• Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified, or willing to take a class.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Be knowledgeable and physically capable of lifting/restraining students weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to get along and communicate well with staff, students, and parents.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use computer equipment and other assistive technology devices.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The Muskego-Norway School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, national origin, 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. Additionally, the Muskego-Norway School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and that the school district is required by Title IX and Part 106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. This extends to student admissions (as applicable) and employment. All inquiries about the application of Title IX and Part 106 to the school district may be referred to the district's Title IX Coordinators (Courtney Arntzen or Julie Kelly), to the Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education or both.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. As a condition of initial and continued employment, the employee shall be a positive role model for students.

The Muskego-Norway School District Board is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Muskego-Norway School District will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Courtney Arntzen or Julie Kelly.