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Associate TeachIowa Pocahontas Area Comm School District - Pocahontas, Iowa Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5854893 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026 Job Description Associate / Special Education Paraeducator Provide direct instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher, helping ensure a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment. Key Responsibilities Instructional Support: Assist individual students or small groups with academic tasks, reinforcing lessons prepared by the teacher. IEP & Behavior Support: Help implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and positive behavior intervention plans; track and record daily progress or behavior data. Personal Care: Provide assistance with daily living needs as needed (e.g., mobility, feeding, personal hygiene/toileting). Supervision: Monitor assigned students during non-instructional times, including recess, lunch, hallway transitions, and bus loading/unloading. Classroom Assistance: Assist with setting up equipment, adapting learning materials, and maintaining an orderly classroom. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required Experience: Experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred. Skills: Strong patience, empathy, and interpersonal skills. Ability to follow teacher directions and district policies consistently. Ability to maintain strict student confidentiality. Physical Requirements: Ability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods, and occasionally lift or assist students. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades Classroom Teacher > Elementary Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment Special Education > General Special Education Contact Information Andrea Christians , Principal Pocahontas Area Community MS/HS Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr