Student Support Associate

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Educational Assistant - Student Support Associate
• Date Posted: 1/28/2026
• District:
  Linn-Mar Community School District

Position Title:

Student Support Associate
Immediate Supervisor:
Building Principal or Designee

To assist classroom teacher in helping students to increase their academic and social skills and prepare them for inclusive activities into general education classrooms. Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Assist in problem-reducing behavior in/on school facilities to reduce disruptions and off‑task behavior within the classroom. Under the guidance of the teacher, assist in facilitating all goals and objectives contained in students IEP including, but not limited to: functional academic programming developed by the classroom teacher;

helping students when needed through small‑group instruction, one‑on‑one tutoring and assignment completion. To meet the developmental needs of school‑age children by implementing activities which encourage independence and responsibility. To provide exemplary performance in all aspects of childcare duties and to ensure that all work performed is completed to standard. To demonstrate a positive attitude, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork, attendance and safety.

• Programs and/or students have been assigned an educational assistant because of one or more conditions that diminish capacities; examples include: blind, hard of hearing, cerebral palsy, spinal bifida, limited (fine) motor skills, reduced mental abilities, confined to wheelchair, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, etc. It is crucial that the student be provided with every opportunity to perform at the most independent level possible in a manner appropriate to their Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Under the guidance of a principal, teacher or nurse, supervise and assist the students with personal hygiene programming; protect the student's health and safety through the administration of CPR, first aid, changing trach, catheters, use of medications, and knowledge of the student's reaction to medication; both over/under correct levels.
• Supervise and assist the students with environmental mobility programming that is conducted within the community setting; the adaptive physical education program; special events, field trips, assemblies, tours, and concerts.
• Assist with all student needs during the day, including but not limited to: movement in and between classes, arts, music, physical education, physical therapy, recess, restrooms, personal hygiene, and occupational therapy.
• Carry out teacher directed activities to reach the student's established goals on an individual basis or within a group.
• Assist with the preparation of specialized teaching aids and materials as planned by the teacher.
• Carry out the recommendations provided by consultants (occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech/language pathologist, etc.).
• Enforce rules and procedures for appropriate classroom behavior, to maintain and promote a fair, supportive, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Use appropriate reinforcement strategies such as prompting, modeling and shaping.
• Provide modeling and guidance when implementing activities that integrate children with special needs.
• Assist in maintaining a fair, supportive and inclusive learning and working environment for all students and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetic information.
• Provide student with feedback and reinforcement on the student's performance consistent with the teacher's behavior management plan.
• Read and comprehend at the student's grade level or above.
• Develop working rapport with the student(s).
• Relate to and interact with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Greet students and parents as they arrive.
• Help integrate the student(s) to become one of the class.
• Confidentiality of all information and student records is mandatory.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment.
• Ensure health and…