Special Education Teacher Aide

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Aide (K–5)

Location:
Horizon Science Academy - Davenport

Job Type:
Full-Time | 10-Month Contract

Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. 
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teachers with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with students with academic, behavior and social skills difficulties
• Have a genuine care and concern for all students and a willingness to help them succeed.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Para Certificate or Post-Secondary Education preferred 
• Experience in a K-12 education system is preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable

Benefits:

• Competitive salary 
• Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid sick and personal leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven team environment

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Horizon Science Academy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.