Middle 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/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Middle School Special Education Educational Associate in Ames, Iowa. This role involves supporting students in their learning, assisting teachers, and maintaining a supportive educational environment.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, ability to assist children with various needs, and demonstrate patience and effective communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, sit on the floor, and assist physically active students.
• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in interpreting and following teacher's directions.
• Supervise and enforce discipline procedures.
• Interact effectively with students, co-workers, and parents.

Skills

Patience and compassion

Professional communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to relate to children

Emotional maturity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Middle School Special Education Educational Associate

Location: Ames Middle School – Ames, Iowa

Job ID: 5812618

Application Deadline: Jul 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Responsibilities

• Assists students in interpreting and following 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.
• Knowing the District must have regular and dependable employees to meet its mission of educating children, daily attendance and punctuality is required.
• Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 – Paid holidays, personal days (2), sick leave (10 days first year), emergency days (5)
• IPERS Retirement

Pay Rate

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

Ames CSD is an E-Verify employer. The Ames CSD is an EEO/AA employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Sharday Grove
• 2005 24th St
• Ames, Iowa 50010
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]