A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Long Term Sub•Special Education Paraeducator (LGLC)
Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District
Little Go-Hawk Learning Center•Waverly, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5878601
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Job Description
Job Title:
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATE
August•October Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Director
Frequently must accept direction from the Lead teacher.
Status:
Hourly FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Date Revised:
June, 2026
BASIC
FUNCTION
Under the direction of a certified staff member, may assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with academic support implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures, movement to & from classes, bus, etc., and personal health & hygiene.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist teachers with educational activities, including:
Assists in preparing materials for instruction by setting up and using computers, and audiovisual equipment and materials.
Assists in organizing and utilizing reference and source materials
assessing student work.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
Supervise students in the lunchroom, recess, classrooms, halls, bus loading/unloading, and in those areas as requested.
Makes quick, responsible decisions regarding student welfare and safety, including counseling students regarding conduct and self-discipline.
Assist students with work completion.
Completes Medicaid documentation as required.
Reports incidents of unusual nature to teachers and principal.
Maintains confidentiality of student information
Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.
Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Experience working with school age children in the education setting preferred.
Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or
CERTIFICATIONS
Para-educator certification preferred
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES
Basic problem solving skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to operate typical office equipment, such as telephones, computers, copier, fax machines, e-mail, etc.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to engage students with special needs
Ability to learn information presented to student in classes such that they can support the student's participation in the curriculum presented.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Ability to establish a positive relationship with students, staff and families.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to appropriate supervisor/administrator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to use hands to manipulate or feel for objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
Must be ability to move throughout the school and classroom which would involve standing, walking, kneeling, bending, etc.
Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds
Must be capable of squatting up to 2 minutes at a time
Must be capable of bending over up to 3 minutes at a time
