High School Special Education Aide — Empower Students

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is seeking a High School Special Education Associate to support students under certified staff supervision. You will assist in implementing individualized education plans, reinforce learning skills, and help with classroom activities, mobility, and health-related tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 18+ years of age, and experience with school-age children; para-educator certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Under supervision assist students with academic support and instruction.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring students' IEPs.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• May perform personal care duties as needed.
• Requires ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with educational activities.
• Monitor pupils in the classroom and supervise field trips, recess and other activities.
• Prepare instructional materials using computers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Assist in organizing and utilizing reference and source materials; assist in developing instructional materials.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Administer tests, record results and chart remedial measures as required by the teacher.
• Supervise students in lunchroom, recess, classrooms, halls, and bus loading areas.
• Make quick, responsible decisions regarding student welfare and safety; counsel students on conduct.
• Assist students with work completion.
• Completes Medicaid documentation as required.
• Reports incidents of unusual nature to teachers and principal.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.

Skills

Engage students with special needs

Ability to read and interpret safety/_

Communication skills

Behavior management

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be 18 years of age

Para-educator certification preferred

Tools

Computers and AV equipment

Job description

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is seeking a High School Special Education Associate to support students under certified staff supervision. You will assist in implementing individualized education plans, reinforce learning skills, and help with classroom activities, mobility, and health-related tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 18+ years of age, and experience with school-age children; para-educator certification is preferred.