Student Support Specialist — Middle School Health

Johnston Community School District; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Community School District is seeking a Health Associate for the Middle School in Johnston, Iowa. The role involves assisting and supporting all staff in educating students and supervising students during the school day.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and candidates must pass a background check and physical capacity test after offer. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with benefits including IPERS and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students in classroom and other areas of the school facility, including bus arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, and field trips.
• Assists staff in preparation of materials, reproducing and preparing materials and equipment, correcting papers, and preparing bulletin boards.
• Works with groups or individual students under the teacher's direction, assisting with classroom management and students' homework and seat work.
• Maintains records for individual students and reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s).
• Records attendance and lunch counts and assists integration of special education students in the regular classroom.
• Performs health and safety duties and responds to changing situations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Relate to children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Johnston Community School District is seeking a Health Associate for the Middle School in Johnston, Iowa. The role involves assisting and supporting all staff in educating students and supervising students during the school day.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and candidates must pass a background check and physical capacity test after offer. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with benefits including IPERS and health coverage.