Teacher Associate; Sp Ed - Lv II

Overview

Title: Teacher Associate (Sp Ed - Lv II)

Location: Southeast Polk Community School District Senior High School, Pleasant Hill, IA

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Job : 5428438

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 23, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Hours: M/T/Th/F 7:15a - 3:00p; W 9:15a - 3:00p

Location: Sr. High

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with the needs of all Pre-K thru 12 th Grade students.
• Successful completion of physical, criminal background and child abuse registry check, and pre-work screening at time of hire.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Ability to obtain required training, including but not limited to the following: certification to administer medication to students, American Heart or Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)
• Ability to work with all students with diverse needs.

Desired:

• Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population
• Supervisory experience with school age children
• 48 credit hours post-secondary education or Para educator certification from the Iowa Department of Education

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Special Education

Job Goal: To work under the supervision of teacher(s) or other licensed personnel who have the ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of education and related service programs; to contribute to the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children and youth.

• Assists with small groups and/or individual student instruction and supervision.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment in a variety of school settings; i.e., classroom, lunchroom, playground, field trips.
• Assists with classroom set up and material preparation.
• Assists with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
• Operates standard school equipment; i.e., computer, copier, audio-visual equipment.
• Completes clerical tasks as assigned.
• Uses standard universal health precautions.
• Reads and comprehends at the student’s grade level or above.
• Practices being a positive motivator and able to develop working rapport with the student.
• Relates to and interacts with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Communicates effectively with all staff.
• Follows Kronos rules for clocking in and out.
• Follows IEP and teacher’s directives.
• Does not get visibly upset by occasional bad language, threat of physical violence or personal habits of students.
• Practices patience and does not become easily discouraged.
• Helps student(s) to become one of the class.
• Maintains confidentiality and student privacy by only discussing student needs with staff that have an educational need to know the information.
• Reports to assigned center as scheduled.
• Implements daily activities (crafts, board games, activities, large group games or activities).
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment.
• Ensures the health and safety of the student at the building, on the outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• Is knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
• Records behavioral incidents (time out, problem reports, accident reports, etc).
• Keeps all assigned paperwork up-to-date and submits in a timely manner (such as Medicaid, student academic or behavioral data)
• Serves as a positive role model for the students.
• Participates in home visits accompanied by the teacher when asked.
• Assists in the preparation, serving, and clean up of breakfast, lunch and snacks as needed.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Maintains professional growth, current Mandatory Reporting Training, First Aid, CPR certification as required by state and federal regulations.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Teacher or Principal.
• Completes annual Bloodborne Pathogens training.

Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of standing throughout the work day.
• Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school age children and adults.
• Must be able to work with interruptions…