Special Education Support Associate (Middle School)

Southeast Polk Community School District; Middle School; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Polk Community School District is seeking a Teacher Associate (Sp Ed - Lv III) for Middle School. Hours are 7:15-2:45 MTTHF and 9:15-2:45 on Wednesdays, with supervision by the Building Principal and Director of Special Education.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 48 post-secondary credits or para educator certification. Prior educational experience and ability to obtain CPI/CPR/First Aid training are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work with the needs of Pre-K through 12th Grade students.
• Must pass physical, criminal background and child abuse registry checks and pre-work screening.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to obtain trainings including medication administration, CPR/First Aid, CPI.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Experience or volunteer work with disabled population.
• Supervisory experience with school-age children.
• 48 credit hours post-secondary education or para educator cert from IA DOE.

Responsibilities

• Assist with small groups and/or individual student instruction and supervision.
• Help maintain a safe, orderly learning environment in classrooms, lunchroom, playground, and field trips.
• Assist with classroom setup and material preparation.
• Assist with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
• Complete clerical tasks as assigned.
• Follow standard universal health precautions.

Skills

Ability to work with diverse needs

Experience in educational setting

Supervisory experience with school-age

Ability to complete required trainings

Education

48 credit hours / Para educator cert

Job description

Southeast Polk Community School District is seeking a Teacher Associate (Sp Ed - Lv III) for Middle School. Hours are 7:15-2:45 MTTHF and 9:15-2:45 on Wednesdays, with supervision by the Building Principal and Director of Special Education.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 48 post-secondary credits or para educator certification. Prior educational experience and ability to obtain CPI/CPR/First Aid training are essential.