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 (K-8 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)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES: - 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract. Equal Employment Opportunity
The Marion Independent School District will provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws directives and regulations of federal state and local governing bodies. Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment includes hiring placement promotion transfer or demotion recruitment advertising or solicitation for employment treatment during employment rates of pay or other forms of compensation and layoff or termination. The school district will take affirmative action in major job categories where women men minorities and persons with disabilities are underrepresented. Employees will support and comply with the districts established equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies. Employees will be given notice of this policy annually.
The Board will appoint an affirmative action coordinator. The affirmative action coordinator will have the responsibility for drafting the affirmative action plan. The affirmative action plan will be reviewed by the Board at least every two years.
Individuals who file an application with the school district will be given consideration for employment if they meet or exceed the qualifications set by the Board administration and the Iowa Department of Education for the position for which they apply. In employing individuals the Board will consider the qualifications credentials and records of the applicants without regard to race color creed sex national origin religion age sexual orientation gender identity or disability. In keeping with the law the Board will consider the veteran status of applicants.
Prior to a final offer of employment the school district will perform the background checks required by law. Based upon the results of the background checks the school district will determine whether an offer will be extended. If the candidate is a teacher who has an initial license from the BOEE then the requirement for a background check is waived. The district will perform repeat background checks on applicable employees as required by law.
Advertisements and notices for vacancies within the district will contain the following statement: The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer. The statement will also appear on application forms.
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 will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator Janelle Brouwer Superintendent Marion Independent School District Marion Iowa 52302; or by telephoning . Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the Districts Equity and Title IX Coordinator Gretchen Kriegel Assistant Superintendent 777 South 15th Street Marion Iowa 52302 3
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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 WI. 53203-2292 or TTY . or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission 400 E. 14th Street Des Moines Iowa 50319-1004 or 1- 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.
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