Special Ed Assistant

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

Job summary

West Des Moines Community Schools – Fairmeadows Elementary in West Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a Special Ed Assistant for a full-time role. The position runs 6.75 hours per day, from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm, with CPI training provided by the district upon hire.

The starting date is immediate; the job is located at 807 23rd Street, West Des Moines, IA. Applicants must meet the district’s qualifications for Special Education support staff.

Qualifications

• Must be patient and flexible in a special education setting.
• Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training will be provided by the district upon hire.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

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: 5877376

Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Address: 807 23rd 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.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$18.16 Per Hour

Job Categories

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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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.