Special Ed Associate-Jr​/Sr

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Hours/Days 7 hours/178 work days; work days prorated after school has started

Pay Rate $14.46 per hour

Reports To Classroom Teacher and Building Administration

Position Summary The special education classroom associate provides instructional, supervisory and behavioral support to students under the direction of the certified teaching staff and building principal. The associate contributes to a safe and effective learning environment by assisting classroom teacher, working with small groups or individual students and maintaining consistent expectations throughout the school day. A positive and encouraging attitude can greatly impact a student's learning experience and overall well-being.

• Assist in setting up classroom routines and transitions, such as greeting students and ensuring that classroom technologies (e.g., Chromebooks) follow established guidelines.
• Promptly inform the teacher of observed behaviors needing further attention or that may require office handling and work with classroom teachers to support students needing assistance.
• Assist in managing student behavior with positive behavior strategies.
• Follow classroom expectations from multiple teachers and building expectations from administration.
• Supervise and maintain discipline in the bus area, lunchroom, classrooms, traffic congested areas and during transitions.
• Help maintain a supportive and compassionate classroom climate.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies.
• Work patiently with maturing students, adapting to varying learning paces, and responding to impulsive or reactive behaviors.
• Monitor student behavior and provide immediate redirection when minor incidents occur.
• Work closely with administrative staff during incidents requiring escalation to ensure appropriate office-handled protocols are followed.
• Model appropriate language and behavior, ensuring that all students adhere to the school's expectations for respectful dialogue.
• Follow and carry out student IEPs at the guidance of the special education teacher; consult with the Special Education Teacher on an ongoing basis.
• Assist students with mobility or physical needs when required.
• Monitor classroom technology to ensure students use digital tools appropriately and in line with guidelines.

• Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of the work.
• Assist teachers and students in a variety of settings, including classrooms, small groups, and potential one-on-one situations.
• Supervise and maintain discipline in the bus area, lunchroom, classrooms, traffic congested areas, and during transitions.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, families, and others.
• Complete mandatory CPI training and district required training, and participate in professional development.
• Attend work regularly with a university attendance expectation of 95%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum:
  High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through a formal state or local academic assessment.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other
• Primary and Secondary Education

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