Teacher Associate; Sp Ed - Lv III

Teacher Associate (Sp Ed – Lv III)

Location:

Altoona Elementary, Altoona, Iowa

Hours:

MTThF – 8:30am–3:30pm; W – 8:30am–1:30pm

Reports to:

Building Principal and Director of Special Education

Job : 5459668

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with the needs of all Pre‑K through 12th Grade students.
• Successful completion of physical, criminal background and child abuse registry check, and pre‑work screening at time of hire.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Ability to obtain required training, including certification to administer medication to students, American Heart or Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI).
• Ability to work with all students with diverse needs.

• Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population
• Supervisory experience with school‑age children
• 48 credit hours post‑secondary education or Para educator certification from the Iowa Department of Education

• Assists with small groups and/or individual student instruction and supervision.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment in various school settings (classroom, lunchroom, playground, field trips).
• Assists with classroom set up and material preparation.
• Assists with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
• Operates standard school equipment (computer, copier, audio‑visual equipment).
• Completes clerical tasks as assigned.
• Uses standard universal health precautions.
• Reads and comprehends at the student’s grade level or above.
• Practices being a positive motivator and developing working rapport with students.
• Relates to and interacts with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Communicates effectively with all staff.
• Follows Kronos rules for clocking in and out.
• Follows IEP and teacher’s directives.
• Maintains confidentiality and student privacy, discussing student needs only with staff who have an educational need to know.
• Implements daily activities (crafts, board games, activities, large group games or activities).
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment.
• Ensures the health and safety of students on the building, outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• Is knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
• Records behavioral incidents (time out, problem reports, accident reports, etc.).
• Keeps all assigned paperwork up‑to‑date and submits in a timely manner (such as Medicaid, student academic or behavioral data).
• Serves as a positive role model for the students.
• Participates in home visits accompanied by the teacher when asked.
• Assists in the preparation, serving, and clean up of breakfast, lunch and snacks as needed.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Maintains professional growth, current mandatory reporting training, first aid, CPR certification as required by state and federal regulations.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Teacher or Principal.
• Completes annual Bloodborne Pathogens training.

• Must be capable of standing throughout the work day.
• Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school‑age children and adults.
• Must be able to work with interruptions during a shift.
• Must be capable of working with students with different personalities, capabilities, and physical and mental limitations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level.
• Must be capable of carrying equipment or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds for a distance of 50 feet.
• Must be capable of standing, walking (at variable speeds and duration, including running) and changing positions quickly throughout the workday.
• Must be willing to come into contact with body fluids such as urine and feces, blood and nasal secretions and contagious diseases such as flu and the common cold.
• Must be capable of using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals with appropriate PPE.
• Must be capable of working in a wide range of temperatures, humidity and other winter and summer environments.
• Must be capable of working in a noisy…