Severe & Profound Associate

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist in the provision of educational experiences for special education students by completing activities assigned by the special education supervising teacher and principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to relate to children with special needs

Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test 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

transportation of students to and from school during contracted hours

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. This 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

Assisting in the integration of special education student in the regular classroom

Assists group or individual students with personal care. This may include:

Toileting – This may include lifting, transferring, garment removal, changing diapers, use of adaptive toileting equipment, and clean-up procedures.

Feeding – This may include blending foods, serving students, and feeding through gastronomy tubes.

Lifting – This will include use of proper lifting techniques when transferring students in and out of wheelchairs using two or three person lifts or lift equipment. Training for proper lifting techniques will be provided by the district.

Distribution of Medication – Distribution of medications can only occur after training by nurse/medical personnel.

General Hygiene – This will include assisting students in cleaning and removing excreted bodily fluids using appropriate safety precautions.

Keeps teacher/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters

Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology

Provides assistance to any student as need arises or as requested

Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students

Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 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

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.

Primary Location TIMBER RIDGE

Salary Range $18.68 – $23.85 / Per Hour

Shift Type Full-Time