Starting wage $16.48-$18.44 depending on education and experience.
Hiring Specifications:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalency
- NCLB compliance - 60 college credit hours, associate's degree, generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners OR successful completion of the district-approved competency test
- Computer/technology training as required for the position
- AA Degree or CDA
Certification
- NCLB compliance - see above
- CDA - or willingness to obtain (will get support and incentives from Teach Iowa program)
Experience
- Experience working with students with special needs or birth to 4 years old preferred
- Starting wage $16.48-$18.44 depending on education and experience
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of behavior management techniques
- Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, developmental delays, and autistic behavior
- Knowledge of core subjects taught in district schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading, including punctuation and vocabulary, and ability to assist with instructional and related activities in a learning environment
- Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities and health regulations
- Knowledge of core instructional methods and techniques
- Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures
- Knowledge of district policies, rules, and regulations
- Basic record-keeping skills
- Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
- Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students, and families in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with staff, parents, and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status, or disability
- Show professional and ethical conduct as defined by district policy and procedures
- Show excellent attendance and is consistently on time for work as scheduled (including after all breaks)
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Ability to use Google Suite Applications
Technology Requirements
- Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
- Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites, search function, student information systems, basis Promethean)
- Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired
Supervision of Others:
- N/A
Personal Contacts:
- All district staff, students, and families
- Central Rivers AEA personnel
Job Duties:
- Assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
- Actively participates in professional development.
- Provide additional support to students based on individual needs.
- Actively participates in IEP meetings, and behavior intervention meetings when applicable.
- Works with others to improve professional practice and student learning.
- Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities.
- Monitors, observes, and reports the progress of the student(s) in regard to behavior, academics, or health-related issues as determined by the teacher, instructional strategist, or administrator.
- Assists students and parents by providing proper examples, emotional support, and general guidance as directed.
- Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
- Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
- Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
- Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP, 504, IHP), as needed.
- Supports Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) initiatives.
- Communicates models and maintains standards of responsible student behavior in line with classroom and building goals and rules.
- Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
- Other duties as assigned by an administrator.