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Special Education EA for Afternoon/Evening Athletics

AMES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ames, IA | Full Time

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AMES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is Hiring a Special Education EA for Afternoon/Evening Athletics Near Ames, IA

JobID: 777

Position Type:
Support Staff/Level 3 Educational Assistant

Date Posted:
3/11/2022

Location:
District Wide

Join Ames Community School District, where your journey matters! ACSD promotes an educational environment that is racially, ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse to broaden students' academic experience and to enrich our District. We are focused on creating and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organizational culture and in our community.
The Ames Community School District is seeking part-time Special Education Educational Assistants for middle school and high school athletic practices and competitions.
Summary
Under the supervision of an administrator and athletic coach, assists the coach in supporting students' participation in sports including instructional assistance, management of student behavior, record keeping, safety, assisting students with personal hygiene, security and organization, and interaction and communication with students and staff.
Work Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week through the school year.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Assists students in interpreting and following coaches' directions.
Participates in sports practices and competitions alongside the students as appropriate.
Accompanies and assists students during athletic practices and competitions.
Supervises and enforces building/individual discipline procedures in all educational settings both in and out of school according to the supervisor’s directions.
Assists with medical, health, and or behavior related needs of students as instructed by the administrator, teacher, or nurse.
Administers medication and first aid if identified.
Assists in all aspects of personal hygiene.
Participates in professional development as requested by administration.
Alerts supervisor or coach to any problem and special information about an individual student.
Interacts effectively with various constituent groups including but not limited to students, co-workers, parents, staff and administration.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of coaches.
Knowing the District must have regular and dependable employees to meet its mission of educating children, daily attendance and punctuality is required.
Creates a welcoming environment and a sense of belonging for all students and staff.
Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have one of the following prior to employment:
- Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 credits minimum)
- Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree
- Completed the Accuplacer exam through DMACC
- Completion of paraprofessional certification through the Board of Educational Examiners

Display a basic understanding of the needs of children.
Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs.
Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with students
Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral.
Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run at least three miles, and assist physically active students.
Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.
Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices.

Compensation: $15.25 per hour.

Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=777
All employees of the Ames Community School District must pass a background check. ACSD is an E-Verify employer.
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It is the policy of the Ames Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Kristin Johnson, Human Resources Director, kristin.johnson@ames.k12.ia.us, District Offices, 2005 24th St. Ames, IA 50010, (515) 268-6610.