OTTUMWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Ottumwa, Iowa

POSITION TITLE: Teacher Associate (special education and general education roles)

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year college degree or higher, 48 College hours, Para educator certification, OR acquire passing score on Accuplacer test.

• Computer and office equipment skills preferred; may be required for some positions.

• Knowledge of child development, language development, behavioral, and crisis management preferred.

• Lifting of students and the ability to handle toileting needs of students preferred; may be required for some positions.

• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise large and/or small groups of students in both structured and non-structured

  circumstances.

• Supervise students on the playground, in the lunchroom, restroom, halls, media center, and

  in other areas, as requested.

• Work with individual and small groups to supervise and assist in learning activities and

  record keeping as prescribed by the teacher.

• Assist staff with clerical tasks, as assigned.

• May work with special education student with the following responsibilities:

• Work with mental, behavioral, and or physically disabled students.

• Lift and diaper some students.

• Supervise mentally disabled students in a community setting.

• May administer medications to students in accordance with Board Policies.

• All other duties as may be assigned to assist with effective and efficient daily operations.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  Never

  0%

  Occasional

  1-32%

  Frequent

  33-66%

  Constant

  67%

• A.

  Standing

  X

  B.

  Walking

  X

  C.

  Sitting

  X

  D.

  Bending/Stooping

  X

  E.

  Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

  X

  F.

  Climbing/Stairs

  X

  G.

  Driving

  X

  H.

  Lifting (10 lbs.)

  X

  I.

  Carrying (20 feet)

  X

  J.

  Manual Dexterity Tasks

  Telephone

  X

  Computer

  X

  Other

  K.

  Working Conditions

  Inside

  X

  Outside

  X

  Extremes of

  Temperature/Humidity

  X

  All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  Salary and work year as established by the Board or by the collective bargaining agreement if such exists.

  EVALUATION:

  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of Support Services Personnel.

  DATE: 7/1/2023