Special Ed Assistant: CPI Training Included, Full-Time

West Des Moines Community Schools

West Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

38 hours ago
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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 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.

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