Ames Community School District
Edwards Elementary General Education Associate
Ames Community School District, Ames, Iowa, us, 50011
Edwards Elementary General Education Associate
Edwards Elementary is seeking Elementary General Education Associates for the 2025-2026 school year.
Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. We offer competitive pay and access to employee discount programs, a collaborative culture, and modern facilities. Our Grow Your Own initiative, supported by the Purple Pathways program, focuses on helping employees advance and succeed in their careers.
Summary
Under the supervision of an administrator and special education teacher, the associate assists the teacher in the education of students, including instructional assistance, management of student behavior, record keeping, classroom safety, security and organization, and interaction and communication with students and staff. Provides direct and indirect educationally related services to disabled students and assists the special education teacher in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
Work Schedule:
Approximately 20-25 hours, Monday-Friday, 172-day work calendar
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Assists students in interpreting and following teacher directions.
Assists students with classroom assignments during independent work time and/or workstations.
Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills prepared by the teacher.
Assists classroom teachers with collection and preparation of materials needed for lessons.
Assists the teacher with student record keeping/daily documentation.
Supervises and enforces building/individual discipline procedures in all educational settings both in and out of school according to the supervisor’s directions.
Assists with medical, health, and/or behavior-related needs of students as instructed by the administrator, teacher, or nurse.
Administration of medication and first aid if identified.
Assists in all aspects of personal hygiene.
Corrects assignments, data collection and entry, maintains records, copying, and clerical tasks as assigned.
Participates in professional development as requested by administration.
Alerts principal or teacher to any problem and special information about an individual student.
Interacts effectively with various constituent groups including students, co-workers, parents, staff and administration.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed teachers.
Daily attendance and punctuality are required; attends work consistently and on time.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
The successful candidate will exhibit
Basic understanding of the needs of children
Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs
Patience, compassion, and a caring and helpful relationship with children
Basic computer skills including word processing (Google Docs or similar), internet, and email
Professional communications skills, both written and oral, including active listening
Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.; ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students
Emotional maturity and stability for the role
Initiative and the ability to anticipate and respond to problems
Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision, and follow policies and practices
Pay Rate $15.45 per hour
Additional Information Choosing the Ames Community School District means joining a vibrant and close-knit community. Ames CSD is an E-Verify and EEO/AA employer. For more information about the district, visit the District Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Amazing Magazine.
Application Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1513
Note: This posting reflects the role as described and does not include extraneous job postings or unrelated positions.
Job Details
Senior/Entry level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Education Management
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Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. We offer competitive pay and access to employee discount programs, a collaborative culture, and modern facilities. Our Grow Your Own initiative, supported by the Purple Pathways program, focuses on helping employees advance and succeed in their careers.
Summary
Under the supervision of an administrator and special education teacher, the associate assists the teacher in the education of students, including instructional assistance, management of student behavior, record keeping, classroom safety, security and organization, and interaction and communication with students and staff. Provides direct and indirect educationally related services to disabled students and assists the special education teacher in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
Work Schedule:
Approximately 20-25 hours, Monday-Friday, 172-day work calendar
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Assists students in interpreting and following teacher directions.
Assists students with classroom assignments during independent work time and/or workstations.
Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills prepared by the teacher.
Assists classroom teachers with collection and preparation of materials needed for lessons.
Assists the teacher with student record keeping/daily documentation.
Supervises and enforces building/individual discipline procedures in all educational settings both in and out of school according to the supervisor’s directions.
Assists with medical, health, and/or behavior-related needs of students as instructed by the administrator, teacher, or nurse.
Administration of medication and first aid if identified.
Assists in all aspects of personal hygiene.
Corrects assignments, data collection and entry, maintains records, copying, and clerical tasks as assigned.
Participates in professional development as requested by administration.
Alerts principal or teacher to any problem and special information about an individual student.
Interacts effectively with various constituent groups including students, co-workers, parents, staff and administration.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of licensed teachers.
Daily attendance and punctuality are required; attends work consistently and on time.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
The successful candidate will exhibit
Basic understanding of the needs of children
Ability to relate effectively to children of all ages and with different academic and behavioral needs
Patience, compassion, and a caring and helpful relationship with children
Basic computer skills including word processing (Google Docs or similar), internet, and email
Professional communications skills, both written and oral, including active listening
Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.; ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students
Emotional maturity and stability for the role
Initiative and the ability to anticipate and respond to problems
Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision, and follow policies and practices
Pay Rate $15.45 per hour
Additional Information Choosing the Ames Community School District means joining a vibrant and close-knit community. Ames CSD is an E-Verify and EEO/AA employer. For more information about the district, visit the District Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Amazing Magazine.
Application Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1513
Note: This posting reflects the role as described and does not include extraneous job postings or unrelated positions.
Job Details
Senior/Entry level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Education Management
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