Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher Assistant

Position Start Date

1/12/2026

Salary/Wage

$19.77/Hour ($19.52/Hour prior to certification)

Appointment Type

Full Time

Description

The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Cross Categorical (ID Emphasis) Special Education Teacher Assistant at Longfellow Middle School. Projected start date: January 12,

This is a certified position. Certified Teacher Assistant positions require a Special Education Program Aide License from the Department of Public Instruction ($100.00 expense to employee with reimbursement by the district once approved.)

Position responsibilities:

• Assist individual students or small groups to reinforce learning activities.
• Assist with the supervision of students during classroom and other activities including field trips.
• Carry out individualized areas of IEP's and behavior plans as developed and directed by teacher.
• Nurture independent behavior of students.
• Help with generalized classroom tasks in the regular classroom and the special education resource room.
• Help with individual, small group, and large group activities-both instructional and non-instructional in both regular and special education classroom environments.
• Provide supervision and assistance with students on community job sites.
• Assist students with bathroom/hygiene needs and other self-care routines.
• Assist students at breakfast/lunch/other eating times.
• NOTE: Must be able to physically restrain students as necessary within parameters of student IEP and Board of Education policy.
• Assist students in specially designed physical education program.
• Help with other generalized classroom tasks as assigned.

Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.

After application submission, you will NOT be able to modify your application or add additional application materials. Only application materials submitted with your WECAN application will be accepted (i.e. resume, letters of recommendation). Please DO NOT EMAIL or mail application materials as they cannot be given consideration. Submit your application once it is complete.

The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.

The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.

Qualifications

This is a certified position. Certified Teacher Assistant positions require a Special Education Program Aide License from the Department of Public Instruction, which the District will reimburse.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of education beyond high school or 48 post high school credits or an Associate's Degree preferred.
• In lieu of post high school education, acceptable proficiency scores for WorkKeys ACT assessment is required.
• Ability to correctly lift and reposition students (who may weigh up to 150 pounds or more) and must be willing and able to use physical restraint when necessary.
• Actual employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Job Specific Screening.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with students with special education needs.
• Certification in adult/child CPR and First Aid required - will train to upgrade skills if needed.
• Knowledge of and experience with medical procedures (such as tracheotomy tubes, suctioning, etc.) required - will upgrade training if needed.
• CPI certification – will train to upgrade skills if needed.

Candidate Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Custom Questions
• Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications