Middle School Special Education Paraeducator

North Polk Community School District; Middle School; Sur place; AUD 35 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid sick leave

IPERS

Résumé du poste

North Polk Middle School in Alleman is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support students in a middle school setting. The role requires flexibility, collaboration, and a willingness to learn and grow within a progressive educational community.

Hours are seven per day with compensation ranging from $17.82 to $20.11 per hour, depending on certification. Benefits include paid sick and personal leaves as well as IPERS, with ongoing professional learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in special education or inclusive classrooms.
• Ability to follow individualized education plans (IEPs) and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication with teachers, staff, and families.

Responsabilités

• Support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
• Follow IEPs and maintain confidentiality regarding student programming.
• Assist in the physical and intellectual development of students.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Establish positive relationships and communicate with teachers and staff.
• Collaborate with school personnel to ensure appropriate supports for students.

Connaissances

Flexibility

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Description du poste

Middle School Special Education Paraeducator JobID: 672

• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Middle School

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK thru 2nd; Central Elementary, PK thru 5th, Big Creek Elementary, 3rd-5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th).

North Polk MiddleSchool, located in Alleman, is seeking to hire a special education paraeducator. Individual must be flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn and grow.

Hours: 7 hours per day

Compensation: $17.82 - 20.11/per hour depending on certification

Benefits associated with this role include paid leaves, including sick and personal, as well as IPERS.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
• Adhering to the Individual Education Plan and maintaining confidentiality regarding student educational programming.
• Assisting in the physical and intellectual development of students.
• Supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Establishing positive and productive relationships.
• Communicating consistently with teachers, staff, and students.
• Demonstrating ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other staff to ensure best practice and supports are in place for students.
• Participating in professional learning opportunities, as appropriate.

All applications must include a minimum of 3 completed references. Please contact assistant principal, Ben Wolf, with any questions at [e-mail].