Special Education ParaAssociate

JOB TITLE: Associate Special Education

REPORTS TO: Principal & Roster Teacher

PURPOSE: Provide assistance to licensed instructional or support staff in the delivery of program specific services. Serves special education students and school educational programs under the direction of licensed teaching staff. Assists to provide educationally based academic social emotional and behavioral programming which has been designed to meet the needs of students entitled to special education programming.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of and in conjunction with licensed staff:

• Assists to provide academic behavior management crisis intervention and/or other educational service support in structured individualized setting or group setting(s).
• Assists to provide individual and/or group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assists to implement adapt or develop curriculum materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Collaborates with the team in planning and implementing educational and behavioral interventions social emotional and behavioral interventions for individuals and groups of students.
• Completes clerical duties related to educational programming instruction and/or classroom management including but not limited to materials preparation communications and recordkeeping related to student attendance performance behavioral incidents etc.
• Provides support and assists with supervision of children/students in various settings including but not limited to: the playground (K8 only) in the lunchroom restroomshalls media center and in those areas as requested.
• May be requested to participate in projects committees or activities to support the mission of the special education program building or school district. .
• Participates in staff development and professional growth activities as requested.
• Develops and maintains proper and adequate records and documentation in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Support implementation of academic accommodations modifications and/or specific plans as outlined in the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of students and the district.
• Ability to handle information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to students families and colleagues.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention support (after proper training).
• Ability to read and interpret documents write reports andcorrespondence.
• Ability to use and integrate technology appropriately in daily work which includes but is not limited to application of basic computer skills to effectively use email internet word processing and ipad applications.
• Maintains positive professional relationships and behavior.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the Marion Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. Additionally the MISD does not discriminate in its education programs and activities employment opportunities or accommodations pursuant to Title IX Section 504 and Title II and on a continuous basis reflects this policy in announcements employment application forms district policy registration materials and student handbooks The District has established grievance procedures for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact: Equity Coordinator (for employment) Janelle Brouwer Superintendent 777 South 15th Street Marion Iowaor Equity and Title IX Coordinator (for programs) Gretchen Kriegel Assistant Superintendent 777 South 15th Street Marion Iowa

The Marion Independent School District is dedicated to supporting equity and the success of each child. We recognize we are a community of different cultures and identities and we will promote an environment where all feel welcomed and can thrive. The District and its employees will foster a community where everyone belongs will treat others with dignity and respect and will encourage our community partners to do the same.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions Milwaukee Area Office Reuss Federal Plaza 310 West Wisconsin Ave. Suite 800 Milwaukee TTY. or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission 400 E. 14th Street Des Moines Iowaorhttp:// This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of or in addition to an inquiry or complaint at the local level.