Special Ed Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant at Indian Hills Jr High in Clive, IA. This full-time role runs 6.75 hours per day, 8:45 am–4:00 pm, with CPI training provided after hire. Starting date is immediate and compensation is $18.16 per hour.

Candidates should be patient and flexible, able to work with students requiring special education support, and collaborate with teachers to deliver instruction and behavior management strategies.

Qualifications

• Must be patient and flexible.
• CPI training will be provided by the district upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in Special Education settings.
• Support classroom activities and behavior management.
• Coordinate with teachers and staff to implement CPI training.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Communication

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: 5889433
Application Deadline: Aug 23, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Address: 9401 Indian Hills Drive, 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.

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: $18.16 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jamie Ehlert , Assistant Principal


• INDIAN HILLS JR HIGH


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]