Special Education Associate - Atkins
Job Description
TITLE: ASSOCIATE /PARAPROFESSIONAL
REPORTS TO: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING STAFF, BUILDING PRINCIPAL, SUPERINTENDENT
JOB GOAL: Assist students who have special needs, assist with implementing the IEP strategies, implementing behavior programs, collecting data, consulting with special education teacher, following directions from special needs teacher and building principal.
Performance Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
- Supervise students on the playground, in the lunchroom, and at the bus line.
- Perform clerical duties including typing and filing.
- Supervise before and after school programs.
- Participate in in-service training, as assigned.
- Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
- Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
- Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
- Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
- Know emergency procedures for the building and classrooms in the assigned building.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
VARY, Can be hot, cold, and varied working conditions.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt Hourly
About the Role
Benton Community is seeking a passionate, relationship driven, motivated, and student-first individual to serve our students. Daily schedule will be designed and assigned by the building principal. Daily direct report is to the special education teacher, and building principal. Approximate weekly hours - 30-35
Responsibilities
Questions about this position? Contact Mr. Jason West Atkins Elementary Center 319-446-7525 jwest@benton.k12.ia.us
Requirements
Wage: $16.25 regular hourly wage (90 day probationary period)
Work week: same as student school days Approx. 178 - 180 days / school year (IF A FULL SCHOOL YEAR, OTHERWISE PRO-RATED)
If school is dismissed early or canceled for weather or other issues, support staff clock out and are not paid.
Qualifications
None specified
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
$16.25 regular hourly wage (90 day probationary period)
Schedule
Same as student school days Approx. 178 - 180 days / school year (IF A FULL SCHOOL YEAR, OTHERWISE PRO-RATED)