Special Ed Assistant

STILWELL JR HIGH; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

STILWELL JR HIGH in West Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a Special Ed Assistant to support students and staff during the school day. The role is full-time, 6.75 hours daily from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm, with an immediate starting date.

Applicants must be patient and flexible. Successful candidates will complete CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Prevention) training, including both written and physical components, provided by the district upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must be patient and flexible.
• CPI training (Nonviolent Crisis Prevention) will be provided by district upon hire.
• Successful completion of written and physical CPI components.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Special Ed Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914455
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Address: 1601 Vine 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

• David Perrigo , Assistant Principal
• STILWELL JR HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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