Special Education Plus Associate (Two Positions)
About The Position
The Special Education Plus Associate assists 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, helps prepare instructional materials, assists with classroom routines and behavioral plans, and provides personal care to students when needed. Duties may vary from time to time as requested by the supervisor. The position works Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage; Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS); flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program; paid leave and holidays; and tuition reimbursement.
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.
- Use proper lifting techniques when transferring students, including two- or three-person lifts or lift equipment; the district will provide training.
- Medication distribution may occur only after training by nurse or medical personnel.
Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising students in classrooms and other school areas, including during bus arrival and dismissal, transportation during contracted hours, lunch or recess, school activities and field trips during contracted hours, and emergency drills or situations.
- Assist staff in preparing classroom materials and equipment, reproducing materials, correcting papers, workbooks, and tests, and creating bulletin board materials.
- Work with groups or individual students in daily classroom routines under the teacher’s direction.
- Assist with classroom management and implementation of behavioral management plans.
- Help students with homework, tests, seat work, and technology, including audiovisual, computer, and adaptive educational equipment.
- Maintain records for individual students and assist with the integration of special education students into regular classrooms.
- Assist students with personal care, including toileting, feeding, lifting and transferring, medication distribution after required training, and general hygiene using appropriate safety precautions.
- Keep teachers and administrators informed of relevant student-related matters.
- Maintain working knowledge and use of available technology.
- Provide assistance to students 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 the supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and long-term disability coverage
- Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Paid leave and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
