Student Support Associate - Preschool; part-time

Student Support Associate (preschool)

Linn-Mar Community School District Linn Grove Elementary - Marion, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5897500

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 7:03 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.

• 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, 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, 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 on an individual basis or within a group.
• Assist with the preparation of specialized teaching aids and materials as planned by the teacher.
• Carries out the recommendations provided by consultants (e.g., 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.
• Provides 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).
• Assist the teacher in facilitating all goals and objectives contained in the students IEP.
• Relate to and interact with student using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Greet student(s) 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.
• Ensures the health and safety of the student at the center, on the outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• Record behavioral data, accident reports, etc.
• Exhibits an understanding of the District / School programs that exist in assigned learning environment.
• W…