Associate, Substitute

Associate, Substitute (2026-27 School Year)

Indianola Community School District – Indianola, Iowa

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

• Supervises and monitors students in a variety of settings and accompanies them as they move about the building.
• Assists certified personnel in organizing and maintaining physical spaces.
• 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.
• Assists students in generalizing and reinforcing skills across settings.
• Provides communication and social skills supports.
• Prepares instructional materials, including reproducing, correcting, and creating materials for bulletin boards.
• Collects and records progress monitoring data using metrics prescribed by students’ IEPs.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and supports students in meeting expectations for appropriate behavior.
• Demonstrates collegiality, cooperation and professionalism with school personnel, students, parents and stakeholders.
• Uses specialized equipment (computers, mobility devices, augmentative communicators, pencil grips, and other devices) to support student needs.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily.
• Participates as a team member on building‑level committees 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 as reflected in Iowa Administrative Code, Board Policy, and the district performance evaluation system.

Supervises students during all school‑related activities.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None specified.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Adheres to safety practices; operates assistive technology devices and equipment; uses standard office equipment and software; prepares and maintains accurate records; understands basic math; reads manuals and writes documents; solves practical problems; works with diverse groups; maintains confidentiality; works in a team; and adapts to changing priorities.

Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. The job requires approximately 35% sitting, 30% walking, and 35% standing with occasional exposure to injury or illness.

Salary: $15 per hour.

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• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Stephanie Montgomery
• 1301 E 2nd Avenue, Indianola, Iowa 50125
• Phone:
• Email: stephanie.montgomery.ia.us