Special Education Teacher Aide

Special Education Teacher Aide (K–5)

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.

Assists teachers with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to work with students with academic, behavior and social skills difficulties

Have a genuine care and concern for all students and a willingness to help them succeed.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

High School Diploma or GED required

Para Certificate or Post-Secondary Education preferred

Experience in a K-12 education system is preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable

Competitive salary

Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick and personal leave

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and mission-driven team environment

Please submit your resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Horizon Science Academy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.