Job Information
GILBERT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Special Education Associate in Gilbert, Iowa
Hiring for the 2024-2025 School Year
Starting Date- August 23rd, 2024
Reports to the Building Principal and Special Education Teacher
POSITION PURPOSE The special education aide/associate, in collaboration with, and under the guidance of, general and special education teachers, provides the necessary assistance to students with individual education plans (IEP). This will be done to support the students academic, emotional, and social development in the school setting as well as outside the school setting.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent human relations skills. Has necessary verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to relate positively with students, staff, parents, and the community. Ability to effectively monitor, evaluate, and develop students.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL EFFORT Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort. Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and reaching. Occasional climbing. High degree of concentration requiring continuous and often intense mental and visual attention. Numerous irregularities, complicated and complex tasks are involved. Mobility required.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily performed in a classroom environment, and may include playground supervision and working with students in other settings. Occasionally exposed to dust, noise, odors, and other irritants. Stress associated with work pace and pressure. Work involves regular hours and days as set forth by the Board-approved calendar.
The Gilbert Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Gilbert Community School District not to illegally discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person