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TEACHER ASSOCIATE(may include Regular Education, Special Education, and/or Transportation)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the building principal and designated teacher(s), to assist and support all staff in the education of children.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• 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 or field trips during contracted hours, and emergency drills/situations.
• Works with individuals or a group of students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher's direction. This may include assisting the teacher with classroom management and/or implementation of behavioral management plan(s); assisting students with daily work, and assessments; assisting students with technology (audio-visual, computer, adaptive educational equipment); and maintaining records for individual students.
• Keeps teachers/administrator informed of all relevant student-related matters.
• Maintains working knowledge and use of available technology.
• Attends scheduled training sessions.
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Works well with others.
• Contributes to creating a positive working 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.

Qualifications Profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to relate to all children regardless of needs and/or abilities.
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical Requirements

Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking.

Working Conditions

Includes extremes of temperature and humidity. Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an at-will employee.Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. The school district can define the number of days notice required of a terminating employee.

Position Type:Full-time Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Iowaworks system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Josh Jacobs,Business Manager / Director of HR
• P.O. Box 350
• 390 Burlington Avenue
• Martensdale,Iowa50160
• Phone:641-764-2466
• mail :click here