High School Special Education Educational Associate

Young World Physical Education; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 22,317 - 24,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

IPERS Retirement

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a High School Special Education Educational Associate to assist the classroom teacher in delivering instructional support and managing student behavior. This 9.5‑month, full‑time position runs Monday through Friday 8:15 am–4:00 pm and requires strong communication, patience, and basic computer skills to maintain records and support students with diverse needs.

You will reinforce learning, assist with materials, supervise activities, and support health,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of the needs of children.
• Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Patience and compassion, and a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, internet searching, and email.
• Professional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.
• Emotional maturity and stability for the specialized work involved.
• Initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations.
• Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision, and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in interpreting and following the teacher's directions.
• Assists students with classroom assignments during independent work time and/or workstations.
• Works with individual students or groups to reinforce learning of material or skills.
• Accompanies and assists students in integrated classes, recess, and lunch.
• Assists with collection and preparation of materials for lessons.
• Maintains student records and documentation.
• Supervises and enforces discipline according to directions.
• Assists with health, safety, and medication needs as instructed.
• Corrects assignments, data collection and entry; maintains records and clerical tasks.
• Participates in professional development as requested.

Skills

Child interaction

Communication skills

Computer skills

Physical fitness

Patience and empathy

Initiative

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

High School Special Education Educational Associate

Under the supervision of an administrator and special education teacher, assists the teacher in the education of students, including instructional assistance, management of student behavior, record keeping, classroom safety, security and organization, and interaction and communication with students and staff. Provides direct and indirect educationally related services to disabled students and assists the special education teacher in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.

Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8:15 am‑4:00 pm, 9.5‑month position.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in interpreting and following the teacher's directions.
• Assists students with classroom assignments during independent work time and/or workstations.
• Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills prepared by the teacher.
• Accompanies and assists students in integrated classes, recess, and lunch.
• Assists classroom teachers with the collection and preparation of materials needed for lessons.
• Assists the teacher with student record keeping/daily documentation.
• Supervises and enforces building/individual discipline procedures in all educational settings both in and out of school according to the supervisor's directions.
• Assists with medical, health, and/or behavior‑related needs of students as instructed by the administrator, teacher, or nurse.
• Administers medication and first aid if identified.
• Assists in all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Corrects assignments, data collection and entry; maintain records, copying, and clerical as assigned.
• Participates in professional development as requested by the administration.
• Alerts the principal or teacher to any problem and special information about an individual student.
• Interacts effectively with various constituent groups, including but not limited to students, co‑workers, parents, staff and administration.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed teachers.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
• Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of the needs of children.
• Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Patience and compassion, and a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Basic computer skills including, but not limited to, word processing using Google Docs or similar tools, internet searching, and email skills.
• Professional communication skills, both written and oral, including active listening skills.
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.
• Emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
• Initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.
• Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision, and follow policies and practices.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (full‑time employees).
• Life Insurance (full‑time employees).
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance (full‑time employees).
• Paid Time Off.
• IPERS Retirement.

Pay Rate

Level 2 Educational Associate: $16.20 per hour. Level 3 Educational Associate: $17.80 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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