Special Education Aide - 5.5 hrs./day

North Scott High School; Eldridge (IA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

North Scott High School in Eldridge, IA seeks a Special Education Aide to support a student at Project Search. Work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch, ten-month school year, on-site at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf pending onboarding.

This paraprofessional role involves direct student support, seizure monitoring, collaboration with teachers, and behavior support within IEPS; onboarding includes background checks and health clearances.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Demonstrated competence in assigned tasks preferred.
• On-site employment subject to hospital onboarding requirements.

Responsabilités

• Assists the special education and general education teachers with the student(s) curriculum.
• Provides direct student support and seizure monitoring as directed.
• Monitors and accompanies students as needed.
• Establishes a supportive relationship with students and acts as a resource.
• Collaborates with staff to meet individual education program goals.
• Supports inclusion in general education classrooms and de-escalation strategies.

Formation

High School diploma

Description du poste

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

North Scott is looking to hire a Special Education Aide to work with a student at Project Search. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch.

This is a paraprofessional position for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year (ending May 2027) to provide direct student support and seizure monitoring. Because this role is hosted on-site with Project SEARCH at UnityPoint Health – Trinity in Bettendorf, IA, employment is contingent upon meeting hospital onboarding requirements.

Required Onboarding Agreements

• Background Checks: Iowa criminal background check, Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Registry screenings, and health care exclusion list clearances.
• Health Clearances: Valid proof of MMR, Varicella, Tdap (within 10 years), annual Influenza, and a negative Tuberculosis screening (2-step skin test or blood draw).
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Agreement to strict HIPAA privacy standards, Information Security policies, and non-disclosure of patient/hospital information.
• Demonstrated competence in tasks assigned preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Certified Special Education Personnel and Building Principal

Job Goal: To assist the special education teacher and general education teachers in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists with tasks associated with the assigned student(s) curriculum
• Provides physical assistance for the assigned student(s) if indicated
• Monitors and/or accompanies the assigned student(s) as needed
• Establishes a supportive relationship with the assigned student(s)
• Serves as a resource person for the assigned student(s) evaluation team
• Assists with clerical tasks associated with the assigned student(s)
• Collaborate with other staff members, including special education teachers, therapists, and support staff, to meet the needs of all students.
• Support students with special needs or accommodations as outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Use strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors and ensure a safe environment for all students.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in special education.
• Support students in participating in general education classrooms and activities, promoting an inclusive environment.
• Encourage and reinforce positive behaviors and social interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment: Ten month year. Salary established by the Board.

Job Details

Special Education Aide - 5.5 hrs./day

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Job ID: 5974624

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Demonstrated competence in tasks assigned preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

• Aaron Schwartz , Assistant Principal
• North Scott High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]