Position Summary: Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with special needs.Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities
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
Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
Contributes to creating a positive work environment
Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
Works independently and with confidence
Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. This may include:
Bus arrival/dismissal
Lunch and/or recess
School related activities/field trips during contracted hours
Emergency drills/situations
Assists staff in preparation of materials. This may include:
Reproducing and preparing materials and equipment used in the classroom
Correcting papers, workbooks, and tests
Creating and preparing materials for bulletin boards
Works with group or individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher’s direction. May include:
Assisting teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s)
Assisting students with homework, tests, and/or seat work
Assisting students with technology (audio visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment)
Maintaining records for individual students
Reports relevant matters to the building administrator(s) or designee
Keeps teacher(s) informed of all relevant student-related matters
Assists the office staff when needed
Records attendance and lunch count at the beginning of each kindergarten class and reports information to the office
Assists in the integration of special education students in the regular classroom
Assists any student as need arises or as requested
Provides relevant/requested information for development and implementation of IEP’s for individual students
Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology
Maintains appropriate health and safety standards
Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time
District StatementJohnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
Flex spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Paid leave and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Primary Location HORIZON Salary Range $17.68 - $22.85 / Per Hour Shift Type Full-Time