Special Ed Assistant

WESTRIDGE ELEMENTARY; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools at WESTRIDGE ELEMENTARY in West Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Special Ed Assistant to support students in the daily classroom routine. The role is full-time (6.75 hours per day from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm) with immediate starting date.

Candidates must complete CPI training provided by the district and will be screened for interviews; an Aug 19, 2026 5:00 PM CST application deadline is noted.

Qualifications

• Patience and flexibility are required in daily interactions with students.
• Ability to support classroom routines and behavior management.
• Willingness to complete CPI training provided by the district.

Responsibilities

• Assist students under the supervision of the special education teacher.
• Support instruction and daily activities in the classroom.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

CPI training

Job description

Special Ed Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884284

Application Deadline: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Address: 5500 E.P. True Parkway, 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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