Special Education Assistant: Classroom Support & Inclusion

Young World Physical Education; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD

IPERS (Iowa Public Employees’ Retirem.

Flex spending accounts

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Johnston Community School District is seeking a Special Education Plus Associate to support special education students by carrying out activities assigned by the supervising teacher and principal. The role runs 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with duties including classroom supervision, material preparation, and assisting students with coursework and technology.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the ability to relate to children with special needs, plus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to relate to children with special needs.
• Collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of students in classroom and school activities.
• Assist in preparation of materials and equipment used in the classroom; support bulletin boards.
• Support group or individual students with homework, tests, and seat work under teacher direction.
• Provide personal care assistance (toileting, feeding, lifting) as needed with proper training.
• Maintain records for individual students and aid in IEP development as requested.
• Assist with integration of special education students into the general education setting.

Skills

Relate to children with special needs

Collaborative skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johnston Community School District is seeking a Special Education Plus Associate to support special education students by carrying out activities assigned by the supervising teacher and principal. The role runs 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with duties including classroom supervision, material preparation, and assisting students with coursework and technology.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the ability to relate to children with special needs, plus