Job ID: 5522916 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