Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Associate for the 24-25 School Year.
There is a 2,000 hiring bonus for this position pay over 24 pay periods. (Not applicable to current Sped Associates)
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.
This position requires continuous use of independent judgment.
Successful candidates for this position will possess :
High School Diploma, HiSET or G.E.D.
One of the following : (1) 48 credit hours post-secondary education, or (2) associate’s degree or higher, or (3) paraeducator certification from Board of Educational Examiners (or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment) or (4) combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test, or (5) a passing score on the AccuPlacer test.
Highly Qualified Candidates for the position will possess :
Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population.
Supervisory experience with school age children
Please see attached job descripton for further information on functions of the position along with educational and experience requirements.
Position Details : 190 Days
190 Days
7.50 hours
23-24Salary starting at $16.46.
Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education.
Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package including :
IPERS
Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) a defined benefit plan
Insurance Benefits
Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30).
Premium cost is $600 / year after that.Employees can earn up to $600 / year via participation in the Healthy U program. Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information : Des Moines Insurance plan information :
Current Monthly premiums paid by the district for eligible employees (subject to change effective July 1) :
Plan Single Emp+1 Family Alliance Select 801.16 1,573.32 2,537.50 Blue Access 771.48 1,516.72 2,447.28 Delta Dental 34.88 N / A 89.
84 Vision (VSP) 12.70 N / A 12.70
3. Single Dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).
4. Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee for eligible employees. Not all employee groups are eligible.
To prospective employees, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here.
But most of all, you will become here.
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