Special Education Classroom Associate

Winterset Elementary School; Winterset (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Winterset Community School District - Winterset Elementary School in Winterset, Iowa is seeking a Special Education Classroom Associate to support students under the direction of special education and classroom teachers. This role focuses on assisting in instructional, behavioral, and physical support, with emphasis on maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

The position reports to the Building Principal and Assistant Principal within the Special Education department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education and classroom teachers to support students.
• Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical support as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality and a safe, orderly classroom environment.
• Redirect behavior and monitor student needs with supervising teacher guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising teacher or building administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Special Education Classroom Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969062

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 29, 2026

Job Description

Winterset CSD:

We will strive for excellence, ensuring all students are College, Career, and Life Ready.

TITLE: Special Education Teacher Associate

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Special Programs and Classroom Teacher

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for taking direction from special education and classroom teachers working directly to support the student(s) to which they are assigned, and performing all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and skills commensurate with assigned position
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Desired:

• Previous experience in similar position
• Experience working with children/students
• Experience working with students who have behavioral, emotional, learning, and/or physical disabilities.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Winterset CSD Positions)

Demonstrated Experience or is Willing to Acquire the Following Skills:

• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission of "We will empower a community of lifelong learners who strive for personal excellence through meaningful relationships and real world, authentic learning experiences."
• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the districts core values;
• Excellence - high expectations for all in everything we do
• Innovation - in our approach to problem solving and learning
• Pride - in self, others, school, and community
• Relationships - amongst all stakeholders as foundational to our success.
• Sense of Belonging - where all students, staff, and community members feel valued and connected.
• Exhibits essential dispositions necessary to build positive working relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students and the Winterset community.
• Ability to affirm and encourage others
• Ability to grow groups
• Self-control
• Social skills
• Self-motivated
• Optimistic
• Ability to demonstrate genuine caring
• Exhibits effective communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and problem solve
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards learning and continuous growth as an educator and individual.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards others.
• Demonstrates self-efficacy in that their actions empower others to be successful.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as needed and required.
• Seeks out opportunities to improve professional competence through professional development.Identifies individually and collaboratively areas for growth and seeks out opportunities to grow in these areas.
• Complies with all Winterset Community School District Board Policies, Handbook Policies, and Contractual Responsibilities.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Interacts positively with staff and students
• Develops and maintains a professional rapport with classroom teachers and other staff.
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Participates effectively as a contributing member of teams.
• Responds appropriately to, and acts on, constructive feedback.

PERFORMANCE SKILLS

• Demonstrates initiative
• Accepts and follows teacher direction, seeking clarification as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in academic/behavioral/physical skills and provides academic/behavioral/physical support to students.
• Produces quality work.
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently.
• Provides assigned instructional, behavioral, and/or physical support.
• Provides effective supervision and maintains a controlled and safe environment.
• Performs duties, as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to classroom, school, and district policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates punctuality and regular attendance.
• Redirects behavior, assesses student needs, and provides supports as needed.
• Focuses on assigned tasks while on duty.
• Maintains confidentiality and communicates student needs/concern with supervising teacher only.
• Maintains appropriate appearance and attire for the classroom environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervising teacher or building principal.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established in accordance with provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement.

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, travel between job sites, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking

Working Conditions: Includes extremes of temperature and humidity. Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

The statement contained herein describes the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an "at-will" employee. Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. The school district can define the number of days notice required of a terminating employee.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Winterset Community School District not to illegally 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 the district's Equity Coordinator, 303 Wambold Drive, Winterset Iowa, [phone].

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Justin Gross
• 303 Wambold Drive
• Winterset, Iowa 50273
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]