Teacher Associate (Sp Ed - Lv II/III)

Job Summary

The Teacher Associate (Sp Ed - Lv II/III) position at Southeast Polk Community School District supports the educational team in providing a safe and supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with small groups and/or individual student instruction and supervision.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment in various school settings.
• Operates standard school equipment and completes clerical tasks as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with all staff and follows Kronos rules for clocking in and out.
• Reports to assigned centers as scheduled and implements daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality and student privacy by only discussing student needs with relevant staff.
• Participates in home visits and assists with meal preparation and clean-up as needed.
• Completes annual Bloodborne Pathogens training and maintains current mandatory reporting training, first aid, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Ability to obtain required training, including medication administration, first aid, and CPI training.
• Successful completion of physical, criminal background, and child abuse registry checks.
• 48 credit hours post-secondary education or Para educator certification from the Iowa Department of Education.

Physical Demands

• Standing throughout the work day.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds to waist level.
• Carrying equipment or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds for a distance of 50 feet.
• Changing positions quickly throughout the workday.
• Working with interruptions during a work shift.
• Working with students with different personalities, capabilities, and physical and mental limitations.
• Working in a noisy environment.
• Working in a broad range of temperatures, humidity, and other winter and summer environments.
• Working with body fluids such as urine and feces, blood, and nasal secretions.
• Working with sharp objects and chemicals with appropriate PPE.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Southeast Polk Board Policy.

Terms of Employment

Employment based on need. Hours and number of days assigned as need requires.