Special Education Associate - New London Community Schools

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Job Details

Job ID:

5931794

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 17, 2026 8:07 PM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

New London Community School District is seeking a Special Education Associate to join our team. We are a small, rural school district where relationships matter, staff know their students, and people work together to support kids. If you are looking for a school with a small-town feel and the opportunity to make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Reports To:

Building Principal

Compensation:

$14.50 per hour, may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience

Hours:

7.75 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch (7.25 paid hours per day)

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience working with children preferred

Dependable, patient, and able to work collaboratively with students and staff

Willingness to support the individual needs of students

Primary Responsibilities:

Work with individual students and small groups under the direction of teachers

Support students with academic, behavioral, social, and daily living needs

Assist students in general and special education settings

Implement accommodations, behavior plans, and instructional supports as directed

Assist with supervision during classrooms, lunch, recess, transitions, field trips, and other school activities

Collect student data as directed

Assist with personal care needs when required

Maintain student confidentiality

Participate in required training and professional learning

Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

This position may require prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; reaching and assisting students at varying heights; and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to provide physical assistance to students as needed to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits:

IPERS retirement

Health insurance with vision and dental options

Paid leave provided in accordance with district policy/employee agreement

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and pre-employment requirements.

New London Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type:

Full-time