Special Education Associate - 26-27 School Year
About The Position
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year, with employment beginning on August 14th, 2026. The salary is based on the 2025-2026 school year schedule and is subject to change. A $2,000.00 hiring bonus is offered for this position, paid over 24 pay periods (1 year), and is not applicable to current DMPS employees. Compensation will be based on skills, work experience, and education. Available locations include Goodrell Middle School, Roosevelt High School, and Ruby Van Meter. The basic function of this role is to assist teachers in the instruction, supervision, and care of students with disabilities in various settings, including special education, general education, and work/community settings. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment, and specific duties may vary based on the assigned building's needs.
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.
Benefits
- Hiring bonus ($2,000.00 paid over 24 pay periods)
- Compensation based on skills, work experience and education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
