Special Ed Assistant

West Des Moines Community Schools; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools Crestview School of Inquiry in Clive, Iowa is seeking a Special Education Assistant.

This full-time role offers 6.75 hours per day (8:45 am – 4:00 pm) with an immediate starting date. The successful candidate must be patient, flexible, and complete the district's Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training upon hire.

Salary is $18.15 per hour, and the application and interview process will follow district procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be patient and flexible.
• Must complete CPI training provided by district upon hire.
• Starting date: Immediately.

Job description

Special Ed Assistant

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This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs , and West Des Moines Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5946661

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Address: 8355 Franklin Avenue, Clive, Iowa

6.75 hr/day, 8:45 am – 4:00 pm. Must be patient and flexible. Candidate will need to successfully complete both written and physical components of Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training provided by district upon hire.

Selection Procedure: Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.

AA/EEO Employer: The West Des Moines Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and socioeconomic status in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.15 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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Contact Information

• Dan Stoa , Assistant Principal
• CRESTVIEW SCHOOL OF INQUIRY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]