ERE Aide ​/ Associate

* Hiring for the start of the  School Year

* TITLE:

Aide / Associate

LOCATION:

East Ridge Elementary (Coralville, IA)

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students with disabilities in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community settings in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience working with children preferred but not required

Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required

Initiative to be a self-starter

Intuitive to the needs of the student

Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA and parents of student as part of an educational team Ability to be flexible in assignment given

Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise

Ability to use office equipment

May be assigned other related duties in addition to those listed aboveSPECIFIC DUTIES:

Any or all of the following duties may apply to a specific associate position, depending on the needs of the student and the operation of the educational setting.

Attend work on a prompt and regular basis

Maintain confidentiality

Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees

Assist classroom teacher with educational activities

Take directions from teachers, building administrators

Follow behavior management plans for individual students

Maintain students' daily behavior logs Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment

Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed

Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading. May include riding the bus, supervising students, collecting daily logs and implementing behavior intervention plan.

Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment

Assist in implementing school-wide and classroom consistent behavior management strategies and procedures

Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas

Clarify and reinforce teacher directions

Participate in I.E.P. meetings as required

Assist with instruction in the community setting as required

Assist students with assignments

Reinforce skills taught by the teacher

Listen to students read/read to students

Chart/graph student performance

Organize daily student work folders

Prepare attendance cards and reports

Address and provide physical and health supports (feeding and toileting)
Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and de-escalate inappropriate behavior

Supervise students in community/work settings

Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities

Perform other activities as required by building Principal or teachers

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Clear Creek Amana School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation or gender identity. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.