Special Education Plus Associate

Special Education Plus Associate

Johnston Community School District JELA - Johnston, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job : 5818688
Final date to receive applications: Jul 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

POSITION

SUMMARY:

Assist in the provision of educational experiences for special education students by completing activities assigned by the special education supervising teacher and principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to relate to children with special needs
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test required upon offer.

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include:
  • bus arrival/dismissal
  • transportation of students to and from school during contracted hours
  • lunch and/or recess
  • school related activities/field trips during contracted hours
  • emergency drills/situations
• Assists staff in preparation of materials. This may include:
  • Reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom
  • Correcting papers, workbooks, and tests
  • Creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards
• Works with group or individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher’s direction. This may include:
  • Assisting teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s)
  • Assisting students with homework, tests, and/or seat work
  • Assisting students with technology (audio visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment)
  • Maintaining records for individual students
  • Assisting in the integration of special education student in the regular classroom
• Assists group or individual students with personal care. This may include:
  • Toileting
    - This may include lifting, transferring, garment removal, changing diapers, use of adaptive toileting equipment, and clean-up procedures.
  • Feeding
    - This may include blending foods, serving students, and feeding through gastronomy tubes.
  • Lifting
    - This will include use of proper lifting techniques when transferring students in and out of wheelchairs using two or three person lifts or lift equipment. Training for proper lifting techniques will be provided by the district.
  • Distribution of Medication
    - Distribution of medications can only occur after training by nurse/medical personnel.
  • General Hygiene
    - This will include assisting students in cleaning and removing excreted bodily fluids using appropriate safety precautions.
• Keeps teacher/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters
• Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology
• Provides assistance to any student as need arises or as requested
• Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: Tuesday
- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 1 Monday/Month 12:00-4:00

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.66 to $24.58 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

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please check with employers.

• Joy Duea Palmer, Director of Early Childhood
• JELA
• Phone:
• Email: jpalmer.ia.us