Media Associate, Middle School, 2026-27 School Year

Indianola Community School District•Indianola, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Media Associate will provide assistance and support to students under the direct supervision of certified personnel within the Indianola Community School District. This part-time role involves supporting students in various settings, assisting with classroom materials, and facilitating student integration and skill generalization. The position requires adherence to safety practices, record-keeping, and collaboration with colleagues.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to adhere to safety practices.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to perform 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 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 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 and Dependent Adult Abuse.
Prescribed District Training Modules.

Nice To Haves

Operates equipment used in specialized health care equipment.
Operates assistive technology devices and equipment.
Knowledge of assistive technology devices.

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.
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.
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, including reproducing and preparing materials and equipment, correcting papers, and creating bulletin board materials.
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.
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.