Special Ed Assistant

VALLEY SOUTHWOODS FRESHMN HIGH; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

VALLEY SOUTHWOODS FRESHMN HIGH in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students with diverse needs. This full-time role requires patience, flexibility, and a commitment to safe, inclusive classrooms.

The position runs 6.75 hours per day (8:45 am–4:00 pm). Training in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) will be provided by the district after hire, and the starting date is immediate.

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: 5961259 Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Address: 625 South 35th 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.

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

• DaVena Johnson , Associate Principal
• VALLEY SOUTHWOODS FRESHMN HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]