2026/2027 High School Special Education Paraeducator

Mount Pleasant Community School District; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Community School District in Mount Pleasant, IA seeks an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment and assist in students' physical and intellectual growth.

You will implement behavior support, help students with computer use, work with IEP/504 students, supervise during activities, and communicate progress to teachers. Requires high school diploma; Para Educator certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent.
• Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with FERPA.
• Supervise and assist students, including bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom.
• Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis as the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
• Assist students in use of computers.
• Carry out teacher’s educational plans for small groups or individual students including serving students with IEPs or 504 Plans.
• Monitor student progress using the same method as the teacher.
• Communicate with teachers regarding the progress of students.
• Attend staffing at the request of the teacher, principal or parent.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Mt Pleasant Community School District

Job Title: Associate/Paraeducator

Reports to: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt Non-Exempt

DATE REVISED: March 23, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Paraeducator will:

• support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment
• assist in the development of students' physical and intellectual growth
• support social, emotional, and behavioral development
• establish positive and productive relationships
• effectively integrate the technology to support student learning
• practice ethical and professional standards of conduct on an ongoing basis

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
2. Supervise and assist students, including out of classroom activities (bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom).
3. Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
4. Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
5. Assist students in use of computers.
6. Carry out teacher’s educational plans for small groups or individual students including serving students who may have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans.
7. Monitor student progress using the same method as the teacher.
8. Communicate with teachers regarding the progress of students.
9. Attend staffing at the request of the teacher, principal or parent.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent

Education and Licensure:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stationary Position: X
• Moving: X
• Talking: X
• Hearing: X
• Handling: X
• Reaching: X
• Typing: X
• Repetitive Motion: X
• Balance: X
• Lift 0-10 Pounds: X
• Lift 11-25 Pounds: X
• Lift 26-50 Pounds: X
• Lift Over 50 Pounds: X
• Operate Motor Vehicle: X

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• School Hours: X
• Indoors: X
• Outdoors: X
• Evenings: X
• Weekends: X

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work year as established by the Board of Directors. Salary established by district adopted salary schedules.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

It is the policy of the Mount Pleasant Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.