Middle School Special Education Associate; Long Term Substitute

Middle School Special Education Associate (Long Term Substitute)

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District VSCSD Middle School – Vinton, Iowa (Open in Google Maps)

• Job : 5600792
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 23, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Special Education Associate

REPORTS TO: Primary:
Building Principal

Secondary: Supervising Certified Teacher

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt - Hourly

STATUS: Full Time

DATE REVISED: September 9, 2016

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Assist the general and special education teachers in implementing a safe, productive and well-organized education program for the benefit of all students while specifically assisting assigned student with integration and success in the school setting.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
• Two-year Associate Degree, or 60 College Semester Credits, or Passing Score on Iowa Paraprofessional Assessment, or Demonstrate Iowa Paraprofessional Core Competencies preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective technology skills required for the position.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Successful experience working with school-aged children preferred.

• Working days dependent on assigned student’s attendance.
• The VSCSD Board of Directors establishes hourly wage & work year.

EVALUATION:
The Building Principal evaluates the performance of this job.

• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.
• Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
• Maintain a “service orientation” and treat all students, parents, staff, and visitors with professional courtesy.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job while communicating the same to the community.
• Attend seminars and trainings as needed to stay current with state and federal regulations and requirements.
• Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
• Accept constructive criticism and suggestions while seeking to improve each performance responsibility.
• Maintain professionalism related to confidentiality of student records and the school operation.

• Work one on one with student to insure integration and opportunity to succeed in the educational setting.
• Provide support for student in general education and special education classroom setting (e.g. clarify directions, model, redirect attention, modify and adapt assignments per teacher direction)
• Follow instructional plan developed by the special education teacher.
• Reinforce previously taught skills and monitor independent work completion.
• Supervise student while in common areas.
• Assist student with arrival and departure from school, and in transitions throughout the school day.
• Follow individual student care plan with regard to such needs as eating, dressing, toileting and hygiene.
• Assist student to gain independence in problem solving, making choices, and task completion by allowing the student to function independently as often as possible.
• Observe and record information regarding student performance, behavior, and learning style.
• Assist with and implement behavioral management and intervention plans.
• Assist with monitoring and supervision to assure physical safety of all students.
• Assist teacher to safely lift and transfer student.
• Follow teacher instructions regarding the use of walkers, wheelchairs, standers, assistive technology equipment, and safety restraints.
• When appropriate, participate in IEP team and other planning meetings.
• Demonstrate a commitment to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
• Report concerns, comments, questions and observations to immediate supervisor.

• Able to communicate effectively via a telephone and email in a clear, precise manner.
• Able to write and record reports utilizing basic computer functions.
• Able to climb stairs or stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Able to sit, reach,…