Tier III - Specialized Special Education Teacher Associate JobID: 2046

• Position Type:

  Support Staff/ Teacher Associate - Special Ed

• Date Posted:

  11/5/2024

• Location:

  Fairview Elementary (PK - 2)

• Date Available:

  11/20/2024

     Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalency diploma

• Prior satisfactory work experience with children or youth preferred

• Evidence of mental and emotional maturity and stability

• Technology Skills

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Summary:

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.

• Works with students in a supportive role under conditions determined by the instruction professional staff responsible for the students but not as a substitute for or replacement of functions and duties ofa teacher as established in the Code.

• Enables and encourages students' independence.

• Learns to effectively operate communication devices and other assistive technology required by students.

• Assists with implementing students' Individualized Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans with fidelity.

• Assists with implementing students' Individualized Health Care Plans, emergency plans and/or evacuation plans.

• Modifies and/or accommodates materials under the teacher's direction.

• Assists with group instructional reinforcement, support students at teachers' direction, as needed.

• Assists in providing feedback on student work.

• Assists teacher in promoting a positive learning environment. Supports and maintains individualized behavior management programs.

• Assists teacher with implementation of specific instructional requirements as indicated in the individual education plans for each student.

• Assists with preparation of instructional materials as needed.

• Assists teacher with gathering data for reports and paperwork related functions as needed.

• Students with Physical Needs:

• Assists students as needed, including but not limited to: lifting and carrying of students including on and off the bus; diapering; toilet training and assisting in the bathroom; feeding; and providing academic assistance.

• Students with Behavior Needs:

• Assists willingly in potential Non-Violent Crisis Interventions utilizing the skills learned through CPI training in accordance within Iowa Department of Education Regulations: Chapter 103.

• Assists willingly in the maintenance of student safety if student attempt elopement through skills learned through CPI training in accordance within Iowa Department of Education Regulations: Chapter 103.

• Assists in teacher and/or administrator in supervision of students, including, but not limited to, loading/unloading buses, hallways, lunchroom, on playground and in individualized settings.

• Participates in required professional development as designated by the District.

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Adult

• De-escalation

• CPI & Restraint (REQUIRED)

• Operates school equipment such as Chromebooks, copier, communication devices, etc.

• Required to attend 7 professional development days throughout the school year: 2 at the beginning of the school year and 5 as determined by the District during the school year.

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains confidentiality.

• Assumes other duties as requested by the superintendent, building principal, or designee.

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