What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate position at TeachIowa?
Associate / Special Education Paraeducator
Provide direct instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher, helping ensure a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Support: Assist individual students or small groups with academic tasks, reinforcing lessons prepared by the teacher.
IEP & Behavior Support: Help implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and positive behavior intervention plans; track and record daily progress or behavior data.
Personal Care: Provide assistance with daily living needs as needed (e.g., mobility, feeding, personal hygiene/toileting).
Supervision: Monitor assigned students during non-instructional times, including recess, lunch, hallway transitions, and bus loading/unloading.
Classroom Assistance: Assist with setting up equipment, adapting learning materials, and maintaining an orderly classroom.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Experience: Experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred.
Skills:
Strong patience, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow teacher directions and district policies consistently.
Ability to maintain strict student confidentiality.
Physical Requirements: Ability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods, and occasionally lift or assist students.