Teacher Associate (Sp Ed - Lv III)

About the role

The Teacher Associate (Sp Ed - Lv III) position at Southeast Polk Community School District supports the educational team in providing specialized services to students with disabilities.

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.
• Reads and comprehends at the student's grade level or above.
• 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 a clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe environment and ensures the health and safety of students.
• Records behavioral incidents and keeps all assigned paperwork up-to-date and submits in a timely manner.
• Serves as a positive role model for students and participates in home visits.
• Assists in meal preparation and clean-up as needed.
• Attends required staff meetings and completes annual Bloodborne Pathogens training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students.
• Successful completion of background checks and pre-work screening.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Ability to obtain required training, including medication administration, first aid/cpr, and CPI.
• Knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
• Physical demands: standing throughout the work day, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying up to 25 pounds, and working in various environments.

Qualifications

• Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled populations.
• Supervisory experience with school-age children.
• 48 credit hours of post-secondary education or Para educator certification.

SkillsPositive motivation and effective communication.

Patience and ability to handle challenging situations.

Confidentiality and student privacy practices.

Positive role modeling and participation in home visits.

Ability to lift and carry equipment.

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.

Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Physical dexterity for interacting with children in a playground and classroom environment.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

8:15-4:00 M, T, Th, F; 8:15-2:00 W