Special Education Support Specialist

Marion Independent School District; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marion Independent School District is seeking an Associate - Special Education to assist licensed staff in delivering program services to students eligible for special education. You will support academic, social, emotional and behavioral programming under the direction of licensed teaching staff.

Responsibilities include assisting in instruction, developing materials, coordinating interventions, maintaining records, supervising students, and contributing to staff development efforts within

Responsibilities

• Assists to provide academic, behavior management, crisis intervention and/or other educational service support in structured individualized setting or group setting(s).
• Assists to provide individual and/or group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assists to implement, adapt or develop curriculum materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Collaborates with the team in planning and implementing educational and behavioral interventions, social emotional and behavioral interventions for individuals and groups of students.
• Completes clerical duties related to educational programming, instruction and/or classroom management including, but not limited to, materials preparation, communications, and recordkeeping related to student attendance, performance, behavioral incidents, etc.
• Provides support and assists with supervision of children/students in various settings including but not limited to: the playground (K-8 only), in the lunchroom, restrooms, halls, media center and in those areas as requested.
• May be requested to participate in projects, committees or activities to support the mission of the special education program, building or school district.
• Participates in staff development and professional growth activities as requested.
• Develops and maintains proper and adequate records and documentation in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Support implementation of academic accommodations, modifications and/or specific plans as outlined in the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Job description

The Marion Independent School District is seeking an Associate - Special Education to assist licensed staff in delivering program services to students eligible for special education. You will support academic, social, emotional and behavioral programming under the direction of licensed teaching staff.

Responsibilities include assisting in instruction, developing materials, coordinating interventions, maintaining records, supervising students, and contributing to staff development efforts within