Special Education Associate - New London Community Schools

New London CSD Administration; New London (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement

Health insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

The New London Community School District is looking for a Special Education Associate to join their dedicated team. This full-time position offers the chance to work within a close-knit rural school environment, focusing on building strong relationships with students.

If you are committed to positively impacting students' lives, we encourage you to apply. The role involves collaborating with teachers to support students' academic and behavioral needs, implementing personalized accommodations,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Dependable, patient, and able to work collaboratively with students and staff.
• Willingness to support the individual needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students and small groups under the direction of teachers.
• Support students with academic, behavioral, social, and daily living needs.
• Assist students in general and special education settings.
• Implement accommodations, behavior plans, and instructional supports as directed.
• Participate in required training and professional learning.

Skills

Working with children

Collaboration

Dependability

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Associate - New London Community Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931794

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 8:07 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

New London Community School District is seeking a Special Education Associate to join our team. We are a small, rural school district where relationships matter, staff know their students, and people work together to support kids. If you are looking for a school with a small-town feel and the opportunity to make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Reports To: Building Principal

Compensation: $14.50 per hour, may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience

Hours: 7.75 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch (7.25 paid hours per day)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children preferred
• Dependable, patient, and able to work collaboratively with students and staff
• Willingness to support the individual needs of students

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with individual students and small groups under the direction of teachers
• Support students with academic, behavioral, social, and daily living needs
• Assist students in general and special education settings
• Implement accommodations, behavior plans, and instructional supports as directed
• Assist with supervision during classrooms, lunch, recess, transitions, field trips, and other school activities
• Collect student data as directed
• Assist with personal care needs when required
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Participate in required training and professional learning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

This position may require prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; reaching and assisting students at varying heights; and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to provide physical assistance to students as needed to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits:

• IPERS retirement
• Health insurance with vision and dental options
• Paid leave provided in accordance with district policy/employee agreement

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and pre-employment requirements.

New London Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Jamie Cranston, Superintendent
• New London CSD Administration
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]