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K-4 Special Education Associate - School
Job in
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Saydel Community School District
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
K-4 Special Education Associate - 4 Day School Week -
Saydel Community School District Cornell Elementary - Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Teach Iowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job DetailsJob : 5931420
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)
Job DescriptionK-4 Special Education Associate
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities- Ability to support and work with students on a daily basis.
- Able to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.
- Knowledge of IEP procedures, physical therapy and/or occupational therapy programs.
- Knowledge and use of assistive devices.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Work with individuals towards IEP goals.
- Ability to explain and participate in daily school activities.
- Must be able to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents and other staff members.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in the school setting is helpful, but not required.
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Accompany special education students to classes, lunch and on extensive community based outside trips to work on daily living, career and leisure skills.
- Provide instructional assistance to students in subjects when needed.
- Provide assistance in classes such as PE, Fine Arts and Technology.
- Administer physical and/or occupational therapy programs, where appropriate, when trained by classroom and/or area education agency therapists (this may also include lifting students when transferring or doing range-of-motion exercises).
- Assist students with achievement of IEP goals.
- Assist students with self-care needs when appropriate.
- Attend district trainings when requested.
- Maintain a reliable attendance record.
- Communicate with lead teachers and administration for supports.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned by classroom teacher, building administrator and/or Director of Special Education.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Special Education >
General Special Education
- Alex Stubbers
- 5740 NE 14th Street
- Des Moines, Iowa 50313
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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