Sawyer Elementary Special Education Educational Associate

Sawyer Elementary Special Education Educational Associate JobID: 1735 Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Educational Associate Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Sawyer Elementary Closing Date: 08/11/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are more than just a workplace. We are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. As a member of Ames CSD, you'll enjoy competitive pay and access to a wide range of employee discount programs. You'll also be part of an organization that values individuals for who they are and encourages collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. We offer modern, well-equipped facilities, newly built and thoughtfully renovated, to ensure you have the tools and environment needed to thrive in your role. Our "Grow Your Own" initiative, supported by the Purple Pathways program, underscores our focus on helping employees advance and succeed in their careers. Join us at Ames CSD, where your strengths are celebrated, your potential is nurtured, and you're surrounded by a community that champions your success. Sawyer Elementary School is seeking Special Education Educational Associates for the 2026-2027 school year. Full-time positions are benefits-eligible. Summary Under the supervision of an administrator and special education teacher, 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: Monday-Friday, 7:15 am-3:15 pm, 9.5 month position Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Assists students in interpreting and following the teacher's 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. Accompanies and assists students in integrated classes, recess, and lunch. Assists classroom teachers with the 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. Administers medication and first aid if identified. Assists in all aspects of personal hygiene. Corrects assignments, data collection and entry; maintain records, copying, and clerical as assigned. Participates in professional development as requested by the administration. Alerts the principal or teacher to any problem and special information about an individual student. Interacts effectively with various constituent groups, including but not limited to 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. Knowing the District must have regular and dependable employees to meet its mission of educating children, daily attendance and punctuality is required. Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis. Performs other 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 and compassion and a caring and helpful relationship with children Basic computer skill…