Special Education Associate

Position Summary: Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with special needs.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include:
  • Bus arrival/dismissal
  • Lunch and/or recess
  • School related activities/field trips during contracted hours
  • Emergency drills/situations
• Assists staff in preparation of materials. This may include:
  • Reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom
  • Correcting papers, workbooks, and tests
  • Creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards
• Works with group or individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher’s direction. May include:
  • Assisting teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s)
  • Assisting students with homework, tests, and/or seat work
  • Assisting students with technology (audio visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment)
  • Maintaining records for individual students
• Reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s) or designee
• Keeps teacher(s) informed of all relevant student-related matters
• Assists the office staff when needed
• Records attendance and lunch count at the beginning of each kindergarten class and reports information to the office
• Assists in the integration of special education students in the regular classroom
• Assists any student as need arises or as requested
• Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students
• Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology
• Maintains appropriate health and safety standards
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement