Special Ed Assistant

West Des Moines Community Schools; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools’ Western Hills Elementary in West Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Special Education Assistant. The position is full-time with a 6.75 hour workday (8:45 am–4:00 pm). Starting Oct 12, 2026, salary is $18.16 per hour. Training in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) will be provided by the district upon hire.

Applicants must be patient and flexible. The selection process will screen applications, and an interview may be conducted.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

West Des Moines Community Schools WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY - West Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Special Ed Assistant

West Des Moines Community Schools WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY - West Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5946657

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

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

Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Job Description

Address:600 39th Street, West Des Moines, 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: $18.16 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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Contact Information

• Erin Willoughby , Assistant Principal
• WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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