2026-2027 Paraprofessional

Ballard CSD

Huxley (IA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 19,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flex spending

Dependent care accounts

IPERS contributions

Paid leave

Job summary

Ballard Community School district is seeking full-time paraprofessionals to support students across buildings. The role is about 36 hours weekly and covers 173 student contact days, with 4 paid holidays.

Benefits include a district health plan, life insurance, long-term disability, and more. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, plus preferred credentials such as para-educator certification or an associate/bachelor degree.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Prefer candidates with 60 college credits or an associate degree or higher.
Para-educator certification or teaching degree preferred.
Ability to relate to children with varied needs.

Responsibilities

Support teachers in special or general education classrooms.
Assist instruction with individuals or small groups.
Supervise students during other components of the day.

Skills

Active listening

Written communication

Oral communication

Patience

Compassion

Relate to diverse learners

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

60 college credits / higher

Associate degree or higher

Para-educator certification

Experience as elementary paraprofessional

Teaching degree

Job description

Job Description

Ballard Community School district currently needs full-time paraprofessionals in all of our buildings. Para-educators work approximately 36 hours per week. This position is assigned to work 173 student contact days. Additionally, paraprofessionals receive 4 paid holidays and do not work during summers or school breaks.

Primary Responsibilities

Support teachers in meeting the needs of students in the special education or general education classroom.
Support academic instruction with individual and/or small groups of students.
Supervise students during other components of the school day.

Compensation

Pay is annualized so you will receive a check in July and August. Minimum hourly base rate is $13.85. Additional compensation is available for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional certificate, AA degree, or BA/BS degree.

Benefits

This position includes a district paid individual health plan, $20,000 life insurance policy and long-term disability. Optional dental and vision coverage, flex spending and dependent care accounts are also available. IPERS contributions begin day 1 and paid leave (sick and personal) are provided.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required
Prefer candidates that meet one of the following prior to employment:
- Complete 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education
- Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree
- Para-educator certification
- Elementary Para-educator experience
- Teaching Degree
Display a basic understanding of the needs of children.
Ability to relate effectively to children with different academic and behavioral needs.
Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children.
Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral.
Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.
Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.
Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.
Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices.