Associate, Special Education, 2026-27 School Year, Irving Year Round Elementary

Indianola Community School District•Indianola, IA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance and supports to students under the direct supervision of certified personnel. This position will be at our year round elementary building with school starting July 9, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to adhere to safety practices.
Ability to operate equipment used in specialized health care equipment.
Ability to operate assistive technology devices and equipment.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
Ability to read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Knowledge of basic needs and behavior of children with severe physical, cognitive or vision disabilities.
Knowledge of assistive technology devices.
Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices.
Knowledge of age appropriate student activities.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of basic child development theory and principles, as needed.
Ability to schedule activities.
Ability to gather and/or collate data.
Ability to consider a number of factors when using equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined and similar processes.
Flexibility to utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with a variety of data.
Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Ability to problem solve to identify issues and create action plans.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work with constant interruptions.
Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
Seclusion and Restraint (i.e. Chapter 103) training.
Mandatory Reporter Training - Child Abuse.
Prescribed District Training Modules.

Nice To Haves

Prescribed training modules.

Responsibilities

Supervises and monitors students in a variety of settings and accompanies them as they move about the building.
Assist certified personnel in organizing and maintaining physical spaces.
Assist certified personnel in implementing students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Facilitates the integration of entitled students in typical classrooms and provides social, behavioral, and academic supports in the general education setting, under the direction of certified personnel.
Assists in presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with the student’s IEP.
Reviews lessons and provides drill and practice opportunities for individual and groups of students.
Assists students in generalizing and reinforcing skills across settings.
Provides communication and social skills supports.
Assists certified personnel in preparing and implementing accommodations and modifications prescribed by students’ IEPs
Assists certified staff in the preparation of materials. This may include reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom; correcting papers, workbooks and tests; and creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards.
Assists certified personnel in the collection and recording of progress monitoring data using metrics prescribed by students’ IEPs.
Assist certified personnel in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and support students in meeting expectations for appropriate behavior.
Demonstrate collegiality, cooperation and professionalism in working with a variety of school personnel, students, parents and other stakeholders.
Uses specialized equipment, including computers, mobility devices, augmentative communicators, pencil grips and other devices, to support the unique needs and abilities of entitled students.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily.
Works as a team member on building level committee and collegial activities within the building and District.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Meets core expectations for all staff reflected in Iowa Administrative Code, Board Policy, and the district performance evaluation system.
Supervises students during all school-related activities.