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Description Duties of the Position: a)Treat all students, staff, parents and others encountered on the job with respect, compassion and patience b)Assist teacher in: Providing behavior and academic support in an inclusion setting c)Perform and maintain positive behavior management techniques, including but not limited to: making positive and meaningful relationships with all students, supervising time outs, manage conflicts between students including physically aggressive students, enforcing school and classroom expectations, to motivate and encourage students to become their best selves. d)At this age, personal care/self-help skills need to taught, assisted with and encouraged to persevere through, including but not limited to: bathrooming skills, hygiene-washing, nose wiping, dressing, etc e)adhere to schedules and/or daily lesson plans f)maintain open communication with the classroom teacher/other staff members g)small and large group instruction and supervision h)must possess the following characteristics; flexible, self driven to do the best possible job, able to take direction, patient, willing to work with young children, happy and loves kids! i)Other duties as assigned District Opportunities with Driving Vans/Students are available upon request Work Schedule of the Position: Monday-Friday, School Year Only, 8:15am-2:00pm(summer work, including summer school and district opportunities with driving van/students are available upon request and availability) Additional Comments: Position requires you to be on your feet frequently along with bending, sitting on the floor and moving with young children. Lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally Benefits package available. Internal applicants submit a letter of interest to Diane Everson-Riley. It is the policy of the Sparta Area School District to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, male, female, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes"). The Sparta Area School District complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Wendy Markgren, at 608-366-3401, [email protected] . Candidate Requirements Additional Requirements • Cover Letter • Resume • Letters of Recommendation