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K-4 Special Education Associate - 4 Day School Week -

Saydel Community School District

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Job overview

The K‑4 Special Education Associate supports students with special needs at Cornell Elementary, assisting with daily activities, IEP goals, and therapy programs while maintaining a positive, calm presence and reliable attendance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Support and Work With StudentsReact Quickly and Calmly in EmergenciesKnowledge of IEP ProceduresKnowledge and Use of Assistive DevicesCommunicate EffectivelyWork With Individuals Towards IEP GoalsExplain and Participate in Daily School ActivitiesPositive Interaction With Students Faculty Parents and Staff

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentExperience in School Setting

Full job description

K-4 Special Education Associate - 4 Day School Week - JobID: 622

  • Position Type:

Support Staff/ Special Education Associate

  • Date Posted:

9/15/2026

  • Location:

Cornell Elementary

  • Date Available:

09/28/2026

K-4Special Education Associate

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to support and work with students on a daily basis.

  • Able to react quickly and calmly when an emergency arises.

  • Knowledge of IEP procedures, physical therapy and/or occupational therapy programs.

  • Knowledge and use of assistive devices.

  • Ability to communicate effectively.

  • Work with individuals towards IEP goals.

  • Ability to explain and participate in daily school activities.

  • Must be able to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents and other staff members.

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

  • Experience in the school setting is helpful, but not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Accompany special education students to classes, lunch and on extensive community based outside trips to work on daily living, career and leisure skills.

  • Provide instructional assistance to students in subjects when needed.

  • Provide assistance in classes such as PE, Fine Arts and Technology.

  • Administer physical and/or occupational therapy programs, where appropriate, when trained by classroom and/or area education agency therapists (this may also include lifting students when transferring or doing range-of-motion exercises).

  • Assist students with achievement of IEP goals.

  • Assist students with self-care needs when appropriate.

  • Attend district trainings when requested.

  • Maintain a reliable attendance record.

  • Communicate with lead teachers and administration for supports.

  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned by classroom teacher, building administrator and/or Director of Special Education.

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