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Position Summary: Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with special needs.
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities
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Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills
Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
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Contributes to creating a positive work environment
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Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
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Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
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Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
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Works independently and with confidence
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Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
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Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include:
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Bus arrival/dismissal
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Lunch and/or recess
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School related activities/field trips during contracted hours
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Emergency drills/situations
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Assists staff in preparation of materials. This may include:
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Reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom
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Correcting papers, workbooks, and tests
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Creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards
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Works with group or individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher’s direction. May include:
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Assisting teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s)
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Assisting students with homework, tests, and/or seat work
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Assisting students with technology (audio visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment)
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Maintaining records for individual students
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Reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s) or designee
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Keeps teacher(s) informed of all relevant student-related matters
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Assists the office staff when needed
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Records attendance and lunch count at the beginning of each kindergarten class and reports information to the office
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Assists in the integration of special education students in the regular classroom
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Assists any student as need arises or as requested
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Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students
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Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology
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Maintains appropriate health and safety standards
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Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time
Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Benefits:
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Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD
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Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
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Flex spending accounts
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Employee assistance program
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Paid leave and holidays
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Tuition reimbursement