0.5 TE Aide / Associate

Clear Creek Amana CSD; Oxford (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Clear Creek Amana CSD is seeking an afternoon 0.5 TE Aide / Associate to assist teachers in instruction, supervision and care of students with disabilities at Tiffin Elementary (Tiffin, IA). The 11:30 am–3:30 pm schedule supports preschool programs and daily activities, with duties spanning general and special education settings.

Responsibilities include supporting instruction, behavior management and student records while collaborating with teachers, staff, and families.

Qualifications

• Experience with children preferred but not required
• Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required
• Initiative and self-starting attitude
• Ability to work well with teachers, staff, administrators, and parents
• Flexibility in assignment and good judgment in problem situations
• Proficiency with standard office equipment

Responsibilities

• Attend work promptly and regularly
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships
• Assist classroom teacher with educational activities
• Follow behavior management plans for students
• Assist with instruction in community/settings as required
• Lift, carry and position students with disabilities as needed
• Prepare instructional materials and organize student work folders
• Participate in IEP meetings and support plans
• Ensure a safe, orderly instructional environment

Skills

Ability to work with children

Self-starter

Intuitive to student needs

Team collaboration

Flexible in assignments

Good judgment

Office equipment proficiency

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

0.5 TE Aide / Associate

Clear Creek Amana CSD Clear Creek Amana CSD - Oxford, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5927128

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: Aide / Associate

LOCATION: Tiffin Elementary (Tiffin, IA)

HOURS: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm (Afternoon Preschool)

JOB SUMMARY: Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students with disabilities in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community settings in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required
• Initiative to be a self-starter
• Intuitive to the needs of the student
• Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA and parents of student as part of an educational team
• Ability to be flexible in assignment given
• Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise
• Ability to use office equipment
• May be assigned other related duties in addition to those listed above

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Any or all of the following duties may apply to a specific associate position, depending on the needs of the student and the operation of the educational setting.

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees
• Assist classroom teacher with educational activities
• Take directions from teachers, building administrators
• 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. May include riding the bus, supervising students, collecting daily logs and implementing behavior intervention plan.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment
• Assist in implementing school-wide and classroom 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
• Organize daily student work folders
• Prepare attendance cards and reports
• Address and provide physical and health supports (feeding and toileting)
• 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 building Principal or teachers

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Clear Creek Amana School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation or gender identity. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Catherine Westfall
• 1486 Hwy 6 NW
• Oxford, Iowa 52322
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]