What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Assistant-Level 1 position at West Des Moines Community Schools?
Job Description
Address: 1601 Vine Street, West Des Moines, Iowa
6.75 hr/day, 7:25 am – 2:40 pm.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists with the general supervision of student activities as assigned.
- Assists with basic functional skills as needed.
- Take attendance, type reports, perform other clerical duties as assigned.
- Observe and record student progress monitoring once trained.
- Supervise guided or independent practice in the classroom or school community.
- Assists with maintaining an orderly and structured room for maximum learning.
- Provides individual assistance to students.
- Supervise small groups of students as needed.
- Circulate, answering questions, re-teach, reinforce concepts and provide assistance as requested.
- Maintains open communication with teacher/administrator.
- Implements lesson plans as directed by the teacher.
- Assists teachers in de-escalation of student behaviors.
- Carries out positive behavior management plans across multiple settings.
- Model, prompt and reinforce appropriate social behaviors throughout day.
- Provides frequent, positive feedback for students.
- Assists teachers in modeling appropriate social skills and behaviors in multiple settings.
- Supervise or assist students at recess.
- Facilitate appropriate social interactions among students.
- Assist arriving and departing students, by meeting busses or supervising entries, exits and grounds as needed.
- Assist teachers with communication with families as directed.
- Complete all training as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Selection Procedure:
Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.
AA/EEO Employer
Primary Location
STILWELL JR HIGH
Salary Range
$16.85 - $18.95 / Per Hour
Shift Type
Full-Time
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
David Perrigo
Title
Assistant Principal
Phone
515-633-4000
Email
perrigod@wdmcs.org
Salary : $17 - $19
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