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

District Statement

Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

Flex spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Primary Location THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM

Salary Range $17.68 – $22.85 / Per Hour

Shift Type Full-Time