Associate - Special Education Associate (Multiple Positions)

Burlington Community School District; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington Community School District is seeking a Special Education Associate (Levels I & II) at Black Hawk Elementary School in Burlington, Iowa. The position is full-time, 7 hours per day, 176 days per year, with pay starting at $15.39 per hour and $15.79 per hour with a Paraeducator Certificate or AA Degree or higher.

New hires must have a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include accompanying students to activities, keeping them on task, assisting with personal hygiene, and

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer and typing skills.
• Basic math, science, and reading/writing skills required.
• Ability to work with students in small groups or one‑on‑one.

Responsibilities

• accompany students to activities and keep them on task.
• assist students with personal hygiene needs.
• supervise students in cafeteria, classrooms, playground, and during patrol duties.
• perform basic lifting and mobility tasks.
• follow written and oral directions; ensure safety and order.
• basic troubleshooting and ability to check students' work.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Math skills

Reading/Writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraeducator Certificate

AA Degree or higher

Job description

Associate - Special Education Associate (Multiple Positions)

Burlington Community School District Black Hawk Elementary School - Burlington, Iowa (Open in Google Maps)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5841859

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description:

Special Education Associate (Level I & II)

Class B, 7hrs./day, 176days/yr.

$15.39/hr

$15.79/hr. with a Paraeducator Certificate or an AA Degree or higher.

New hires must have a high school diploma/GED. Responsibilities include accompanying students to his/her activities. Must be able to keep students on task and organized. Assist students with personal hygiene needs. Must be able to supervise students in cafeteria, classrooms, playground, and patrol duties. Computer and typing skills needed. Must have basic understanding of math, science, and reading and writing skills, with ability to check students work. Capability to work with students in small groups (or individually, one-on-one). Ability to follow both written and oral directions. MANDT Training and Behavior Management preferred. Mobility and ability to lift required. Other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

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Contact Information

• Wanda Hind
• 1429 West Ave
• Burlington, Iowa 52601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]