ERE Aide / Associate

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : Aide / Associate

LOCATION : East Ridge Elementary (Coralville, IA)

JOB SUMMARY : Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students with disabilities in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work / community settings in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required
• Initiative to be a self-starter
• Intuitive to the needs of the student
• Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA and parents of student as part of an educational team
• Ability to be flexible in assignment given
• Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise
• Ability to use office equipment
• May be assigned other related duties in addition to those listed above

SPECIFIC DUTIES :

Any or all of the following duties may apply to a specific associate position, depending on the needs of the student and the operation of the educational setting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Clear Creek Amana School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation or gender identity. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.