Associate, Special Education Emerson Elementary

Associate, Special Education

Indianola Community School District – Emerson Elementary School, Indianola, Iowa

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Position Title:

Associate, Special Education

Department:
Special Education

Reports To:

Principal, Special Education Teacher

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

• 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 around the building.
• Assists certified personnel in organizing and maintaining physical spaces.
• Facilitates integration of entitled students in typical classrooms and provides social, behavioral, and academic supports in the general education setting, under direction of certified personnel.
• Assists in presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with student 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 preparing materials, such as reproducing and preparing materials and equipment, correcting papers and workbooks, and creating materials for bulletin boards.
• Assists in collection and recording of progress monitoring data using metrics prescribed by students’ IEPs.
• Assists in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and supports students to meet expectations for appropriate behavior.
• Demonstrates collegiality, cooperation and professionalism with school personnel, students, parents and other stakeholders.
• Uses specialized equipment, including computers, mobility devices, augmentative communicators, pencil grips and other devices, to support students’ unique needs.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Works as 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.

Supervises students during all school-related activities.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

None specified.

Other requirements:
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in specialized healthcare and assistive technology devices; operating standard office equipment and software; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Basic math (fractions, percentages, ratios); reading manuals; writing documents; presenting information; solving practical problems.
• Knowledge of children with severe physical, cognitive or vision disabilities; assistive technology; instructional procedures; age‑appropriate activities; safety practices; basic child development theory.
• Ability to schedule activities; gather data; adapt to changing priorities; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; work as part of a team; handle interruptions.

Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Typical workload: 35% sitting, 30% walking, 35% standing. Requires exposure to risk of injury and/or illness in a clean atmosphere.

• Prescribed training modules.
• Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check.
• Seclusion and Restraint training (Chapter 103).
• Mandatory Reporter Training – Child Abuse.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
• Prescribed District Training Modules.

Non‑Exempt. Part‑time. Hourly rate: $16.88 per hour. Salary schedule:
Associate Salary Schedule.

All employers submitting no discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, orientation, identity, religion, marital status or veteran status. (Legal statement)

• High school or trade school degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Brittany Murillo, Principal – Emerson Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: brittany.murillo.ia.us