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Saydel Community School District
K-4 Special Education Associate - 4 Day School Week -
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K-4 Special Education Associate
- 4 Day School Week
Saydel Community School District
Cornell Elementary- Des Moines, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5931420
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 17, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)
Job Description
K-4 Special Education Associate Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to support and work with students on a daily basis.
Able to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.
Knowledge of IEP procedures, physical therapy and/or occupational therapy programs.
Knowledge and use of assistive devices.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Work with individuals towards IEP goals.
Ability to explain and participate in daily school activities.
Must be able to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents and other staff members.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Experience in the school setting is helpful, but not required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Accompany special education students to classes, lunch and on extensive community based outside trips to work on daily living, career and leisure skills.
Provide instructional assistance to students in subjects when needed.
Provide assistance in classes such as PE, Fine Arts and Technology.
Administer physical and/or occupational therapy programs, where appropriate, when trained by classroom and/or area education agency therapists (this may also include lifting students when transferring or doing range-of-motion exercises).
Assist students with achievement of IEP goals.
Assist students with self-care needs when appropriate.
Attend district trainings when requested.
Maintain a reliable attendance record.
Communicate with lead teachers and administration for supports.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned by classroom teacher, building administrator and/or Director of Special Education.
Position Type:
Full-time