Special Education Associate

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students with disabilities in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community settings. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the building assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D, or HiSET.
• Ability to relate to students with disabilities.
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students

Nice To Haves

• Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population
• Supervisory experience with school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Take directions from teachers, building administrators and Student and Family Services support staff.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students.
• Maintain students’ daily behavior logs.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students’ Individual Education Plans.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
• Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions
• Participate in I.E.P. meetings as required.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
• Assist students with assignments.
• Reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Listen to students read/read to students.
• Chart/graph student performance.
• Prepare bulletin boards, games, and flash cards.
• Assist teacher in setting up, organizing, and preparing materials for labs or instruction.
• Organize daily student work folders.
• Prepare attendance cards and reports.
• Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
• Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and de escalate inappropriate behavior.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Perform other activities as required by the building principal or teachers.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

What This Job Offers

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