Special Education Plus Associate

SUMMIT; Johnston (IA); In loco; USD 27.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flex spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid leave and holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

SUMMIT in Johnston, IA, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional/IA to support classroom activities for students with special needs. You will assist the supervising teacher and principal in delivering educational experiences, help manage behavior, and support students with assignments and technology during school hours.

Responsibilities include assisting with transportation, lunch/recess, field trips, and documentation of student progress, while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to relate to children with special needs.
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility, including bus arrival/dismissal and transportation during contracted hours.
• Assists staff in preparation of materials, reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom, and maintaining classroom records.
• Works with group or individual students in daily routines under the teacher’s direction, including behavior management and helping with homework and classroom tasks.
• Assists in personal care tasks for students, including toileting, feeding, lifting, and basic hygiene under proper safety protocols.
• Keeps teacher/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters and maintains knowledge of available technology.

Conoscenze

Relate to children with special needs

Collaborative and interpersonal skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITIONSUMMARY:Assist the provision of educational experiences for special education students by completing activities assigned by the special education supervising teacher and principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma orequivalent
• Ability to relate to children with special needs
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test 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
  • transportation of students to and from school during contracted hours
  • 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. This 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
  • Assisting in the integration of special education student in the regular classroom
• Assists group or individual students with personal care. This may include:
  • Toileting - This may include lifting, transferring, garment removal, changing diapers, use of adaptive toileting equipment, and clean-up procedures.
  • Feeding - This may include blending foods, serving students, and feeding through gastronomy tubes.
  • Lifting - This will include use of proper lifting techniques when transferring students in and out of wheelchairs using two or three person lifts or lift equipment. Training for proper lifting techniques will be provided by the district.
  • Distribution of Medication - Distribution of medications can only occur after training by nurse/medical personnel.
  • General Hygiene - This will include assisting students in cleaning and removing excreted bodily fluids using appropriate safety precautions.
• Keeps teacher/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters
• Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology
• Provides assistance to any student as need arises or as requested
• Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students
• 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)

• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave andholidays

Special Education Plus Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5986608

Application Deadline: Nov 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITIONSUMMARY:Assist in the provision of educational experiences for special education students by completing activities assigned by the special education supervising teacher and principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma orequivalent
• Ability to relate to children with special needs
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test 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
  • transportation of students to and from school during contracted hours
  • 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. This 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
  • Assisting in the integration of special education student in the regular classroom
• Assists group or individual students with personal care. This may include:
  • Toileting - This may include lifting, transferring, garment removal, changing diapers, use of adaptive toileting equipment, and clean-up procedures.
  • Feeding - This may include blending foods, serving students, and feeding through gastronomy tubes.
  • Lifting - This will include use of proper lifting techniques when transferring students in and out of wheelchairs using two or three person lifts or lift equipment. Training for proper lifting techniques will be provided by the district.
  • Distribution of Medication - Distribution of medications can only occur after training by nurse/medical personnel.
  • General Hygiene - This will include assisting students in cleaning and removing excreted bodily fluids using appropriate safety precautions.
• Keeps teacher/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters
• Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology
• Provides assistance to any student as need rises or as requested
• Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students
• 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: $19.66 to $24.58 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kaniesha Agee , Principal
• SUMMIT
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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