Special Education Associate - Elementary Campus

Clarke Community School District is looking to hire an Elementary School Special Education Associate. Coaching opportunities are also available. POSITION GOAL: To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource material. SUPERVISES: Student(s)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take directions from teachers and building administrators.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual student(s).
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students Individual Education Plans.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Perform personal care duties for student(s) with disabilities as needed (including but not limited to: feeding, clothing, lavatory, toileting, diapering and wash-up routines)
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of the teacher.
• Has a good working relationship with all other persons.
• Completes all other tasks assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Attends to other such duties as may be assigned by the building principal.
• Help children get organized for individual study.
• Assist and work with pupils individually, particularly with those having difficulty.
• Help in the classroom while the teacher is busy with another group of students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with students, parents, staff and administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year established by the Board of Education. Pay rate and other benefits as per the negotiated contract. EVALUATION: Evaluation procedure shall follow the Clarke Community School District board policy 411.7.