Associate, Special Education, High School

Associate, Special Education, High School

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Position Title:

Associate, Special Education

Department:
Special Education

Reports To:

Principal, Special Education Teacher

SUMMARY:

Provides assistance and supports to students under the direct supervision of certified personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Supervises and monitors students in a variety of settings and accompanies them as they move about the building.
• Assist certified personnel in organizing and maintaining physical spaces.
• Assist certified personnel in implementing students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Facilitates the integration of entitled students in typical classrooms and provides social, behavioral, and academic supports in the general education setting, under the direction of certified personnel.
• Assists in presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with the student’s IEP.
• Reviews lessons and provides drill and practice opportunities for individual and groups of students.
• Assists students in generalizing and reinforcing skills across settings.
• Provides communication and social skills supports.
• Assists certified personnel in preparing and implementing accommodations and modifications prescribed by students’ IEPs.
• Assists certified staff in the preparation of materials. This may include reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom; correcting papers, workbooks and tests; and creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards.
• Assists certified personnel in collecting and recording progress monitoring data using metrics prescribed by students’ IEPs.
• Assists certified personnel in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and supports students in meeting expectations for appropriate behavior.
• Demonstrates collegiality, cooperation and professionalism in working with a variety of school personnel, students, parents and other stakeholders.
• Uses specialized equipment, including computers, mobility devices, augmentative communicators, pencil grips and other devices, to support the unique needs and abilities of entitled students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily.
• Works as a team member on building level committee and collegial activities within the building and District.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Meets core expectations for all staff reflected in Iowa Administrative Code, Board Policy, and the district performance evaluation system.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students during all school-related activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies include adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in specialized health care, assistive technology devices and equipment; operating standard office equipment including relevant software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, read manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, present information to others, and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies include basic needs and behavior of children with severe physical, cognitive or vision…