> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/529989-bea-0-35-sea-0-045-leopold-0-395-fte-26-27-sy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/529989-bea-0-35-sea-0-045-leopold-0-395-fte-26-27-sy). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # BEA (0.35)/SEA (0.045) - Leopold - 0.395 FTE - 26-27 SY - **Company:** THE MADISON - **Location:** Madison, WI, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $51,626.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Text Processing, Communication Devices - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a81c8015831997a ## About the Role Do you have a valid Special Education Certification license?, Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning., * Strong, positive, and professional communication skills * Creative problem-solving skills * Collaboration skills * Ability to be flexible and adaptive to what is needed at the moment * Ability to physically move quickly and support students physically * Ability to be calm and positive in very challenging situations with students and adults * Ability to be on your feet for long periods - and able to move about a large school that includes stairs * Ability to connect quickly and build relationships with children, families and staff * Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement * Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations under the direction of a teacher * Ability to keep accurate student data * Ability to work with physically aggressive students * Ability to work with students who are nonverbal or who do not have intelligible speech * Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, individual education programs, and behavior intervention plans * Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff and community, orally and in writing * Ability to maintain student confidentiality * Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb, bend, reach, and kneel * Ability to learn and use basic computer skills (e.g., e-mail, internet, word processing), * Have a work history of good attendance and being on time - following a schedule * NVCI trained - and availability after scheduled hours to be trained if not currently trained * Experience working with students who have behavior challenges that include intensive physical and verbal actions * Candidates have an Associate's Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits * Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence (i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas), * Candidates have an Associate's Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school * Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children * Fluency in Spanish and English * Prior experience working in a public school setting * Prior experience working with children who have disabilities * Prior experience working with children who are non-ambulatory and/or nonverbal * CPR certification * First aid training * Experience using email, internet, and word processing programs Next Steps * Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. * Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments., Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching. Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment. This position may require being stationary for extended periods of time. Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly. ## Description The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff., * Be an active and positive member of a mobile response team that supports students who are demonstrating challenging/dysregulated behavior * Follow protocols and systems for supporting students * Communicate with teachers, Dean of Students, Principals, Families in a professional manner * Input data into EduClimber system to keep track of behavior calls * Collaborate with the team of BEAs, Dean and other mobile response members * Provide proactive support to students who need to regulate to learn * Supporting students both in and out of the classroom * Display mature, patient and compassionate behaviors when working with all students * Display professional behavior that includes refraining from cell phone use when working with children * Other related duties as assigned, Under the direct or general supervision of a building principal or department leader and the daily direction of a Special Education Teacher or Student Services staff, the Special Education Assistant performs highly specialized work with students with disabilities across the developmental lifespan. This position adapts to the specific needs of the assigned population: fostering foundational development in early childhood, supporting academic access in 4K-12, providing necessary supplementary aids and services to follow student Individual Education Programs (IEPs), Behavior Support, Regulation Plans, and coaching vocational independence in 18-21-year-old transition services. The exact population served will vary depending on the location and assignment of the role., 1. Instructional Support & Academic Assistance * Early Childhood (4K): Support "learning through play-based activities" by navigating centers (sensory, blocks, dramatic play) and scaffolding foundational skills like tool use (e.g., scissors, glue) and letter recognition. * Academic Reinforcement (4K-12): Implement modified curriculum and intervention strategies to maximize student independence within the general education environment. * Transition (Ages 18-21): Provide on-site job coaching at community work-sites. Perform task analysis to break down vocational duties into manageable steps and gradually fade support as the student gains mastery. * Inclusive Literacy: Prepare adapted materials (e.g., recorded books, visual schedules, or communication boards) to ensure all students can access content at their developmental level. 2. Behavioral Intervention & Student Supervision * Positive Behavior Support: Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and "safe space" procedures. This includes supporting students in emotional regulation and behavioral success using district-approved techniques and safety protocols; providing high-quality supervision during lunch, recess, field trips, and the loading/unloading of school buses; and coaching professional workplace etiquette and social cues. * Environmental Adaptation: Assist in modifying the physical and social environment to foster a sense of belonging and increase student engagement in classroom and community activities. * Active Supervision: Maintain proactive, focused awareness of all students by intentionally positioning oneself to see and hear at all times. This involves scanning the environment to anticipate risks and provide a safety net while still allowing for student growth. This includes, but is not limited to: * Performing frequent headcounts and maintaining "reach-close" proximity during playground transitions or high-sensory play. * Strategically moving throughout the room during lessons, maintaining a "line of sight" for all students, and recognizing early precursors to behavioral or medical distress to intervene before an escalation occurs. * Utilizing "discreet shadowing" at a community job site, monitoring from a distance to ensure the student navigates the workplace safely without hindering their professional independence. 3. Personal Care & Physical Assistance * Daily Living Support: Perform sensitive personal care tasks, including changing/dressing, eating, diapering/potty training, bathroom assistance, and administering tube feedings or medications per health plans. * Dignified Assistance: Ensure all care is performed with the highest respect for privacy and age-appropriateness. * Mobility & Technology: Assist with student transfers and the application of adaptive devices (wheelchairs, standers, gait trainers). Coach students to use high- or low-tech communication devices to advocate for their own needs. * Hygiene: Maintain strict sanitation protocols and PPE usage to ensure a safe environment for students and staff. 4. Data Collection & Documentation * Progress Monitoring: Record objective data, as directed by CC Teachers, that can be used for the development of student programming. This data could be related to a student's IEP goals, developmental milestones, ABC behavior logs, and Post-Secondary Transition Plan (PTP) vocational metrics (18-21). * Communication: Provide information contributing to notebooks, "Home-to-School" folders or electronic logs to provide families and teams with daily updates on successes, care needs, and community performance. * Confidentiality: Ensure absolute FERPA/HIPAA compliance regarding all student records, acknowledging the legal status of students who have reached the age of majority. 5. Team Collaboration & Logistics * Multidisciplinary Feedback: Collaborate with teachers, OT, PT, SLP, and external agencies (like the DVR) to provide feedback on the effectiveness of modifications. * Operational Readiness: Prepare sensory kits (playdough, heavy work tools) and organize the learning or vocational environment. * Community Logistics: Coordinate and execute daily travel schedules for community-based instruction and work-site rotations. 6. 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