Student Support Associate - wage

Student Support Associate - $17/hr starting wage

Position: Student Support Associate
Location: Linn-Mar Community School District, Oak Ridge Middle School - Marion, Iowa

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Job : 5462658
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jan 22, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Position Title: Student Support Associate

Immediate Supervisor:
Building Principal or Designee

Job Summary/Goal: To assist classroom teacher in helping students to increase their academic and social skills as well as 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 child care duties and to ensure that all work performed is completed to standard. To demonstrate a positive attitude, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork, attendance and safety.

Duties may vary by season, grade-level and activity usage; however, significant performance responsibilities are listed below. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned which fulfill the needs of students.

• Programs and/or students have been assigned an educational assistant because of one or more conditions which diminish capacities; examples include: blind, hard of hearing, cerebral palsy, spinal bifida, limited (fine) motor skills, reduced mental abilities, confined to wheel chair, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, etc. The student should be provided with every opportunity to perform at the most independent level possible in an IEP-appropriate manner.

Because the student cannot meet all of their own needs without assistance, the educational assistant must perform a variety of tasks. The following may apply to your student and are typical of duties expected to be performed.

• 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 tracheostomies, catheters, use of medications, and knowledge of the student's reaction to medication

• Supervise and assist the students with:
• Environmental mobility programming inside community settings
• 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 between classes, Art, Music, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, recess, restrooms, personal hygiene, and occupational therapy
• Carries out teacher-directed activities to reach the student's established goals
• Assist with the preparation of specialized teaching aids and materials
• Carries out recommendations provided by consultants (e.g., occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech/language pathologist, etc.)
• Enforce rules and procedures for appropriate classroom behavior to maintain 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 race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetic information
• Provide student feedback and reinforcement aligned 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)
• Assist the teacher in facilitating all goals and objectives contained in the students IEP
• Relate to and interact with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication
• Greet student(s) and parents as they arrive
• Help integrate the student(s) to become part of the class
• Confidentiality of all information and student records is mandatory
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment
• Ensure health and safety of the student at the center, on outdoor play areas and on field trips
• Record behavioral data, accident reports, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding of district/school programs; collaborate with teacher/team to review and report student needs
• Assist student in completing classroom assignments and…