Preschool Educational Associate; part-time

Preschool Educational Associate (part-time)

Ames Community School District Northwood Preschool - Ames, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job : 5893753
Final date to receive applications: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

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Northwood Preschool is seeking part-time Special Education Educational Associates for the  school year.

Under the supervision of an administrator and special education teacher, assists the teacher in the education of students, including instructional assistance, management of student behavior, recordkeeping, classroom safety, security, and organization, and interaction and communication with students and staff. Provides direct and indirect educationally related services to disabled students and assists the special education teacher in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.

Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:15 am to 3:15 pm

Responsibilities/

Essential Functions:

• Assists students in interpreting and following teacher directions.
• Assists students with classroom assignments during independent work time and/or workstations.
• Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills prepared by the teacher.
• Accompanies and assists students in integrated classes, recess, and lunch.
• Assists classroom teachers with collection and preparation of materials needed for lessons.
• Assists the teacher with student record keeping/daily documentation.
• Supervises and enforces building/individual discipline procedures in all educational settings both in and out of school according to the supervisor's directions.
• Assists with medical, health, and or behavior related needs of students as instructed by the administrator, teacher, or nurse.
• Administers medication and first aid if identified.
• Assists in all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Corrects assignments, data collection and entry; maintain records, copying, and clerical as assigned.
• Participates in professional development as requested by administration.
• Alerts principal or teacher to any problem and special information about an individual student.
• Interacts effectively with various constituent groups including but not limited to students, co-workers, parents, staff and administration.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed teachers.
• Knowing the District must have regular and dependable employees to meet its mission of educating children, daily attendance and punctuality is required.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have one of the following prior to employment:
  • Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 credits minimum)
  • Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree
  • Completed the Accuplacer exam through DMACC
  • Completion of paraprofessional certification through the Board of Educational Examiners
• Display a basic understanding of the needs of children.
• Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs.
• Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children.
• Display computer skills including but not…