Preschool Special Ed Assistant | Classroom Support

West Des Moines Community Schools; Crestwood (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools seeks a Preschool Special Ed Assistant for Windsor Heights, IA. Responsibilities include clerical support, student supervision, and collaboration with the classroom teacher to address preschool student needs.

The role requires paraeducator certification or willingness to obtain it, plus experience with children and either a 4-year or 2-year college background. Primary duties are on-site in a preschool setting with approximately 15 students.

Qualifications

• Applicant will hold or be willing to get a paraeducator certification.
• Experience working with children.
• 4 yr or 2 yr college experience or paraeducator certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties and provides general student supervision.
• Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in serving the needs of preschool students.
• May assist with specific student needs; preschool classrooms typically have 15 students.

Skills

Experience working with children

Education

Associate degree preferred

Paraeducator certification

Job description

West Des Moines Community Schools seeks a Preschool Special Ed Assistant for Windsor Heights, IA. Responsibilities include clerical support, student supervision, and collaboration with the classroom teacher to address preschool student needs.

The role requires paraeducator certification or willingness to obtain it, plus experience with children and either a 4-year or 2-year college background. Primary duties are on-site in a preschool setting with approximately 15 students.