Education / Teaching Associate, Special Education Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Associate
Teach Iowa Pocahontas Area Comm School District - Pocahontas, Iowa Open in Google Maps
Job DetailsJob : 5854893
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026
Job DescriptionAssociate / Special Education Para educator
Provide direct instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher, helping ensure a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesInstructional Support: Assist individual students or small groups with academic tasks, reinforcing lessons prepared by the teacher.
IEP & Behavior Support: Help implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and positive behavior intervention plans; track and record daily progress or behavior data.
Personal Care: Provide assistance with daily living needs as needed (e.g., mobility, feeding, personal hygiene/toileting).
Supervision: Monitor assigned students during non-instructional times, including recess, lunch, hallway transitions, and bus loading/unloading.
Classroom Assistance: Assist with setting up equipment, adapting learning materials, and maintaining an orderly classroom.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Experience: Experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred.
Skills:
Strong patience, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow teacher directions and district policies consistently.
Ability to maintain strict student confidentiality.
Physical Requirements: Ability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods, and occasionally lift or assist students.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher >
Middle Grades
Classroom Teacher >
Elementary
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
Special Education >
Alternative Learning Environment
Special Education >
General Special Education
- Andrea Christians , Principal
- Pocahontas Area Community MS/HS
- Phone:
- Email: achristians.ia.us
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