Special Education Associate

ELLIPSIS; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD

IPERS

Flex spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ELLIPSIS in Johnston, Iowa is seeking a Special Education Associate to provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with special needs. The role supports classroom staff, helps prepare materials, and contributes to implementing behavior plans.

Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position pays $18.66 to $22.70 per hour and requires a background check and health screening prior to offer.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities.
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students in classrooms and at other school areas.
• Prepares materials and assists with classroom setup and grading.
• Works with teacher to implement behavioral plans and support classroom management.
• Maintains attendance, lunch counts, and records for students as required.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Relate to diverse students

Collaborative and interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963814

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PositionSummary: Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with special needs.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include:
  • Bus arrival/dismissal
  • Lunch and/or recess
  • School related activities/field trips during contracted hours
  • Emergency drills/situations
• Assists staff in preparation of materials. This may include:
  • Reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom
  • Correcting papers, workbooks, and tests
  • Creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards
• Works with group or individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher’s direction. May include:
  • Assisting teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s)
  • Assisting students with homework, tests, and/or seat work
  • Assisting students with technology (audio visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment)
  • Maintaining records for individual students
• Reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s) or designee
• Keeps teacher(s) informed of all relevant student-related matters
• Assists the office staff when needed
• Records attendance and lunch count at the beginning of each kindergarten class and reports information to the office
• Assists in the integration of special education students in the regular classroom
• Assists any student as need arises or as requested
• Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students
• Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology
• Maintains appropriate health and safety standards
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave andholidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.66 to $22.70 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Erin VanDorin , Director of JTP & Ellipsis
• Email: [e-mail]