Associate, Special Education (2025-26), Indianola, IA

Indianola Community School District • Indianola, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance and supports to students under the direct supervision of certified personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in specialized health care equipment; operating assistive technology devices and equipment; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic needs and behavior of children with severe physical, cognitive or vision disabilities; assistive technology devices; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; and basic child development theory and principles, as needed.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
• adapting to changing work priorities
• communicating with diverse groups
• maintaining confidentiality
• working as part of a team
• working with constant interruptions
• Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Seclusion and Restraint (i.e. Chapter 103) training
• Mandatory Reporter Training - Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
• Prescribed District Training Modules

Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED