Special Education Associate

Johnston Community School District • Johnston, IA

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About The Position

Position Summary: Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with special needs. 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 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. 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 Reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s) or designee Keeps teacher(s) informed of all relevant student-related matters Assists the office staff when needed Records attendance and lunch count at the beginning of each kindergarten class and reports information to the office Assists in the integration of special education students in the regular classroom Assists any student as need arises or as requested Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology Maintains appropriate health and safety standards Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with special needs
• Assist in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility
• Assist staff in preparation of materials
• Work with group or individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher’s direction
• Assist teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s)
• Assist students with homework, tests, and/or seat work
• Assist students with technology (audio visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment)
• Maintain records for individual students
• Report relevant matters to the building administrator(s) or designee
• Keep teacher(s) informed of all relevant student-related matters
• Assist the office staff when needed
• Record attendance and lunch count at the beginning of each kindergarten class and reports information to the office
• Assist in the integration of special education students in the regular classroom
• Assist any student as need arises or as requested
• Provide relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students
• Maintain working knowledge and use of available technology
• Maintain appropriate health and safety standards
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• life & LTD
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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