Teacher Associate – Special Education

Job overview

The Teacher Associate – Special Education role is onsite in Tama, IA; compensation is not specified. The position supports students in the classroom under the direction of classroom teachers and school administration at the Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa. The associate assists with academic and personal care needs, supports student safety, and carries out individual education plans under the special education teacher’s direction. The role also helps connect general and special education and supports students’ learning and participation.

What you'll do

• Support students in assigned classrooms or areas
• respect and support Meskwaki language and culture
• follow classroom teacher direction
• learn and use required technology
• carry out and document IEPs under the special education teacher’s direction
• work with small groups or individual students
• assist students with physical needs when necessary
• support inclusion between general and special education
• refer student concerns to the supervising teacher or administration
• attend staff meetings
• assist with extracurricular activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher associate

special education

tama ia

sac and fox tribe of iowa

full-time

classroom support

individual education plans

iep

student safety

academic assistance

meskwaki culture

associate degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Associate degree or higher required; additional training or coursework may be requested by the supervisor.

About the employer

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.