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Job ID: 5451375

Position Summary: Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with special needs.

Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities

+ Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be 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

+ 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. 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

+ Reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s) or designee

+ Keeps teacher(s) informed of all relevant student-related matters

+ Assists the office staff when needed

+ Records attendance and lunch count at the beginning of each kindergarten class and reports information to the office

+ Assists in the integration of special education students in the regular classroom

+ Assists any student as need arises or as requested

+ Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students

+ Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology

+ Maintains appropriate health and safety standards

+ Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday- Friday)

Benefits:

+ Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD

+ Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

+ Flex spending accounts

+ Employee assistance program

+ Paid leave and holidays

+ Tuition reimbursement