Special Education Associate, Schedule E

Ottumwa Community School District • Ottumwa, IA

44d

About The Position

To assist the building principal and teachers in maintaining appropriate building and classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively.

Requirements

• Two-year college degree or higher, 48 College hours, Para educator certification, OR acquire passing score on Accuplacer test.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Computer and office equipment skills preferred; may be required for some positions.
• Knowledge of child development, language development, behavioral, and crisis management preferred.
• Lifting of students and the ability to handle toileting needs of students preferred; may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise large and/or small groups of students in both structured and non-structured circumstances.
• Supervise students on the playground, in the lunchroom, restroom, halls, media center, and in other areas, as requested.
• Work with individual and small groups to supervise and assist in learning activities and record keeping as prescribed by the teacher.
• Assist staff with clerical tasks, as assigned.
• Work with mental, behavioral, and or physically disabled students.
• Lift and diaper some students.
• Supervise mentally disabled students in a community setting.
• May administer medications to students in accordance with Board Policies.
• All other duties as may be assigned to assist with effective and efficient daily operations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees