Job Information
Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District Special Ed Associate in Waverly, Iowa
Special Ed Associate JobID: 283
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Education Associate
Date Posted:
1/26/2024
Location:
High School and Greenview Alternative
Date Available:
When filled
Closing Date:
Until filled
Job Title:PRESCHOOL SPED ASSOCIATE
Reports to:Building Principal
Frequentlymust accept direction from the Lead teacher.
Status:HourlyFLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Date Revised: September, 2023
BASIC FUNCTION: May assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with academic support implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures, movement to & from classes, bus, etc., and personal health & hygiene. May assist instructors with preparation of classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. May supervise students in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, study hall, recess, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Presents educational lessons, materials or programs to students in a one-to-one and group setting.
Supervise students in the lunchroom, restrooms, halls, and in those areas as requested.
Assists classroom teacher in monitoring pupils in the classroom and supervising students on field trips, recess and other activities; may monitor the class when teacher is otherwise occupied.
Assists the teacher in preparing materials for instruction by setting up and using computers, and audiovisual equipment and materials.
Makes quick, responsible decisions regarding student welfare and safety, including counseling students regarding conduct and self-discipline.
Assists classroom teacher in organizing and utilizing reference and source materials; assist teacher in developing individual instructional materials.
Administers tests, records results and charts remedial measures as required by the teacher.
Performs clerical work required for filing and maintaining student records and operates machines, such as photocopier machines.
Knows emergency procedures for the buildings and classrooms assigned.
Completes Medicaid documentation as required.
Reports incidents of unusual nature to teachers and principal.
Assists the classroom teacher in assessing student work.
Maintains confidentiality of student information
Assists student with toileting or other like needs.
Fills in for other aide absences as required by administration.
Manages one’s own time efficiently.
Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Experience working with preschool age children preferred.
Experience in education, psychology, or related fields is preferred.
Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS:
Must be 18 years of age
Para-educator certification through the BOEE or willing to obtain required
Completion of required training upon hire.
SKILLS:
Patiences, empathy and excellent communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with a team
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work with interruptions during a work shift.
Must be capable of standing/walking throughout the workday.
Must be capable of lifting up to 25 pounds to chest level.
Must be capable of carrying 25 pounds at waist level up 54 steps.
Must be capable of carrying 25 pounds at waist level for a distance of 150 feet.
Must be capable of climbing 4 steps of a ladder.
Must be capable of squatting up to 2 minutes at a time.
Must be capable of bending over up to 3 minutes at a time.
Must possess vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be capable of lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Being able to kneel or sit on the floor to interact with students at their level is often required.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Daily works in outside weather conditions.