Special Education Associate - Atkins

Benton Community School Corporation; Atkins (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton Community School District is seeking a Special Education Associate/Para for Atkins Elementary Center. The role involves assisting students with special needs, implementing IEP strategies and behavior plans, collecting data, and supporting the classroom under the supervision of the special education staff and principal.

Typical schedule is 30–35 hours per week during the school year (178–180 days). Wage is $16.25 per hour, with a 90‑day probationary period.

Qualifications

• Assist students who have special needs and implement IEP strategies.
• Support hygiene, toileting, mobility, safety, and classroom learning as needed.
• Collaborate with special education staff and building principal in data collection and routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist students who have special needs.
• Implement IEP strategies and behavior programs.
• Collect data and report to supervising staff.
• Follow directions from special education teacher and building principal.
• Support classroom learning and safety during school hours.

Skills

Paraprofessional

IEP implementation

Student support

Behavior support

Job description

THE BENTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATE / PARA - FOR OUR ATKINS ELEMENTARY CENTER

Benton Community is seeking a passionate, relationship driven, motivated, and student-first individual to serve our students.

Daily schedule will be designed and assigned by the building principal.

Daily direct report is to the special education teacher, and building principal.

Approximate weekly hours - 30-35

Questions about this position?

Contact Mr. Jason West

Atkins Elementary Center

319-446-7525

[e-mail]

Wage: $16.25 regular hourly wage (90 day probationary period)

Work week: same as student school days

Approx. 178 - 180 days / school year (IF A FULL SCHOOL YEAR, OTHERWISE PRO-RATED)

If school is dismissed early or canceled for weather or other issues, support staff clock out and are not paid.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ASSOCIATE /Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING STAFF, BUILDING PRINCIPAL, SUPERINTENDENT

JOB GOAL: Assist students who have special needs, assist with implementing the IEP strategies, implementing behavior programs, collecting data, consulting with special education teacher, following directions from special needs teacher and building principal. Position many involve assisting student with hygiene, toileting, mobility, safety, behavior, supporting classroom learning.

Performance Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Supervise students on the playground, in the lunchroom, and at the bus line.
• Perform clerical duties including typing and filing.
• Supervise before and after school programs.
• Participate in in-service training, as assigned.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Know emergency procedures for the building and classrooms in the assigned building.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

VARY, Can be hot, cold, and varied working conditions.

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

Hourly

Benton Community is a thriving district in eastern Iowa that is truly A Place to Belong. Benton is a rural district that serves the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, and Watkins and the surrounding areas. Benton Community is located near the Cedar Rapids corridor. Looking for a place to call home? Consider joining us as a Bobcat!

It is the policy of the Benton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Mrs. Anna Selk at [e-mail].

The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.