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 tim

　　EVALUATION: Job evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the Master Agreement.

　　Non-discrimination Statement

　　It is the policy of the Johnston Community School District not to illegally discriminate on

　　the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for

　　employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and

　　socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment

　　practices.

　　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 Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470.

　　Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

　　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 TIMBER RIDGE

　　Salary Range $17.18 - $22.10 / Per Hour

　　Shift Type Full-Time