Special Education Associate - Elementary Campus

Clarke Community School District; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Community School District is seeking an Elementary School Special Education Associate for Clarke Community Elementary School in Osceola, Iowa. Coaching opportunities are also available. POSITION GOAL: provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment so students can access the instructional program and materials.

SUPERVISES: Student(s). Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, behavior plans, and supporting students with disabilities alongside the teacher.

Qualifications

• POSITION GOAL: To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment for students to access instructional resources.

Responsibilities

• Take directions from teachers and administrators.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring Individual Education Plans.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
• Operate and care for classroom instructional equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards regarding student information.
• Collaborate with others to support student learning.
• Attend to duties assigned by the supervising teacher and principal.
• Help students organize for independent study and assist those needing extra help.
• Support classroom activities when the teacher is with another group.
• Demonstrate effective communication with students, parents, staff, and administration.

Job description

Special Education Associate - Elementary Campus

Clarke Community School District Clarke Community Elementary School - Osceola, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Clarke Community School District Clarke Community Elementary School - Osceola, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5938824
Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 3:23 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Clarke Community School District is looking to hire an ElementarySchool Special Education Associate.

Coaching opportunities are also available.

POSITION GOAL: To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource material.

SUPERVISES: Student(s)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take directions from teachers and building administrators.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual student(s).
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students Individual Education Plans.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Perform personal care duties for student(s) with disabilities as needed (including but not limited to: feeding, clothing, lavatory, toileting, diapering and wash-up routines)
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of the teacher.
• Has a good working relationship with all other persons.
• Completes all other tasks assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Attends to other such duties as may be assigned by the building principal.
• Help children get organized for individual study.
• Assist and work with pupils individually, particularly with those having difficulty.
• Help in the classroom while the teacher is busy with another group of students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with students, parents, staff and administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year established by the Board of Education. Pay rate and other benefits as per the negotiated contract.

EVALUATION: Evaluation procedure shall follow the Clarke Community School District board policy 411.7.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Staci Tull
• 802 N Jackson
• Osceola, Iowa 50213
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]