Special Education Aide: Nurture & Empower Students

Ames Community School District; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

IPERS Retirement

Job summary

Fellows Elementary School in Ames, IA, is seeking Special Education Educational Associates for the 2026-2027 school year. Level 2 and Level 3 Educational Associate roles offer full-time, benefits-eligible positions with a 9.5-month schedule (Mon-Fri, 7:15 am–3:15 pm).

Under supervision, you will assist the teacher with instruction, manage student behavior, keep records, and support health, safety, and classroom operations to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the needs of children.
• Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Patience and compassion and a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to: word processing using Google Docs or similar tools, internet searching, and email skills.
• Professional communications skills, both written and oral, including active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in interpreting and following the teacher's directions.
• Assists students with classroom assignments during independent work time and/or workstations.
• Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills prepared by the teacher.
• Accompanies and assists students in integrated classes, recess, and lunch.
• Assists classroom teachers with the collection and preparation of materials needed for lessons.
• Assists the teacher with student record keeping/daily documentation.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed teachers.

Skills

Student interaction

Communication skills

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Docs

Job description

Fellows Elementary School in Ames, IA, is seeking Special Education Educational Associates for the 2026-2027 school year. Level 2 and Level 3 Educational Associate roles offer full-time, benefits-eligible positions with a 9.5-month schedule (Mon-Fri, 7:15 am–3:15 pm).

Under supervision, you will assist the teacher with instruction, manage student behavior, keep records, and support health, safety, and classroom operations to foster a positive learning environment.