Special Education Associate at Boone High School

Special Education Associate at Boone High School JobID: 615

Position Type:

Support Staff/ Special Education Associate

Date Posted:

7/18/2024

Location:

Boone High School

Date Available:

08/16/2024

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATE - 1:1Title: Special Education AssociateStatus: Non-Exempt, HourlyReports To: Building Principal & Supervising TeacherPay Schedule: SpEd AssociatePrepared/Revised Date: 2020Work Year: 9 months Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance available. Click here for more information: SUMMARY: Assist students with basic classroom work, including computers, language arts, math and research. Assist classroom teacher with preparing classroom work as needed. Support student in general and special education classroom.EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required; experience preferred in: Working with children.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Oral and written communication skills and English language skills.

Interpersonal relations skills.

Computer, keyboarding and word processing skills.

Customer service and public relations skills.

Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Organizational skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies

Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and online resources.

Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.Job Tasks Descriptions

Provide support to special education students in the regular and special education classrooms. Supports may include:

assisting students by adapting work,

monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior,

implementing health care plans, toileting assistant, academic support etc.

Assist children in the cafeteria, at recess or any other time help is required, including getting on and off the bus.

Assist in crisis situations often involving physically aggressive students including, but not limited to, restraining and documentation.

If working with behavior students, trained in CPI and understands the rules and regulations pertaining to management of behaviors and protocol safeguards.

Implement specialized therapy programs.

Leaning, bending, reaching, over work space to use proximity and support for a child working.

These supports are defined in student IEPs and are provided under the direct supervision of the case manager/teacher.

Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum instructional delivery to both individual and small groups to ensure mastery of subjects.

Assist teacher(s) with grading, attendance and instructional centers, etc. Assist in preparing materials; laminating, copying, filing, etc.

Mentor, support and assist students with a variety of abilities and disabilities to become competent, independent adults.

Supervise and monitor students during playground, lunchroom, field trips, passing periods, classroom activities, etc. Support eloping students by keeping them within 3-5 feet to ensure the student remains safe. Must be physically able to run with student to keep them in close proximity.

Assist injured or sick students to health room.

Cover classroom for short periods (i.e. up to 30 minutes) when the teacher is called out of the classroom for staff meetings or other reasons.

Assist with assessment testing and monitoring of student performance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3StandX.WalkX.SitX.Use hands to finger, handle or feelXPHYSICAL ACTIVITIESAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Reach with hands and armsXClimb or balanceX.Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlXTalkXHearXTasteXSmellXWEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDSAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 poundsX.Up to 25 poundsX.Up to 50 pounds.XUp to 100 poundsXMore than 100 poundsXMENTAL FUNCTIONSAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3CompareXAnalyzeXCommunicateXCopyX.CoordinateXInstructX.ComputeXSynthesizeXEvaluateXUse Interpersonal SkillsXCompileXNegotiateX.WORK ENVIRONMENTAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) XWork near moving mechanical partsXWork in high, precarious placesXFumes or airborne particlesXToxic or caustic chemicalsXOutdoor weather conditionsX.Extreme cold (non-weather)XExtreme heat (non-weather)XRisk of electrical shockXWork with explosivesXRisk of radiationXVibrationXVISION DEMANDSREQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOBNo special vision requirements.Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)XDistance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)XColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)XPeripheral visionXDepth perception.Ability to adjust focusXNOISE LEVELLevel of noise typical in the work environment for this jobVery quiet.Quiet.ModerateXLoudXVery loud.Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grieveance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Stret, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750