Special Education Plus Associate

Johnston Community School District • Johnston, IA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in providing educational experiences for special education students by completing activities assigned by the special education supervising teacher and principal. The role supports students and staff in classrooms and other school areas, and may include supervision, classroom preparation, assistance with learning activities and technology, personal care, and support for the development and implementation of individual education programs (IEPs). Duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time as requested by a supervisor.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It includes assisting students with personal care, which may involve toileting, feeding, lifting and transferring students, medication distribution after appropriate training, and general hygiene, using applicable safety precautions and techniques. The district will provide training in proper lifting techniques.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to relate to children with special needs.
• Collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test upon offer.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with school personnel and students, communicate effectively, and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality, arrive on time, and work consistently through the scheduled day.
• Pursue job-related professional growth and work independently, with confidence, initiative, and adaptability.
• Assist with supervision of students in classrooms and other school areas, including bus arrival and dismissal, transportation during contracted hours, lunch or recess, school activities or field trips during contracted hours, and emergency drills or situations.
• Prepare classroom materials and equipment, including reproducing materials, correcting papers, workbooks, and tests, and preparing bulletin-board materials.
• Work with groups or individual students in the daily classroom routine under the teacher’s direction.
• Assist with classroom management and implementation of behavioral management plans.
• Assist students with homework, tests, seat work, and technology, including audiovisual, computer, and adaptive educational equipment.
• Maintain records for individual students and assist with integrating special education students into regular classrooms.
• Assist students with personal care, including toileting, feeding, lifting and transferring, medication distribution after training, and general hygiene.
• Keep the teacher or administrator informed of relevant student-related matters.
• Maintain working knowledge and use of available technology.
• Provide assistance to any student as needed or requested.
• Provide relevant or requested information for the development and implementation of individual student IEPs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD coverage.
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS).
• Flexible 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