2026-27 Paraeducators (SpEd, Instructional, In-School Suspension, At-Risk) - Pre-K through 12

Young World Physical Education; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Life insurance policy

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking dedicated Paraeducators for the 2026-27 school year in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This full-time position involves providing support to students across various grade levels in classroom and unstructured settings, under the guidance of licensed teachers. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally have experience working with children, alongside preferred certifications. The role offers an hourly wage starting at $15, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s Degree and/or Paraeducator Certification through the Iowa BOEE is preferred.
• 1–2 years working with children in a school or learning environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of students academically, emotionally, and vocationally.
• Monitor and assist students in the classroom and unstructured settings.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with students and staff.
• Support students by implementing behavior management plans.

Skills

Support for students

Communication

Teamwork

Behavior management

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree

Paraeducator Certification

Job description

2026‑27 Paraeducators (SpEd, Instructional, In‑School Suspension, At‑Risk) - Pre‑K through 12

Lewis Central Community School District – Council Bluffs, Iowa

Job Details

Job ID: 5707429

Application Deadline: Aug 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2025

Job Description

Lewis Central Community School District is looking for dedicated Paraeducators to join our team for the 2026‑27 school year. These are full‑time, school‑year, hourly positions supporting students across a variety of grade levels and classroom settings.

Building and grade level placements will be determined during the interview process based on experience and district needs.

Job Title: Paraeducator

Department: Building Support Staff

Supervisor: Building Administrator

Classification: Classified – Full‑Time School‑Year

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non‑Exempt

Summary

Primarily responsible for contributing to the social, emotional, vocational, and academic success of students by providing encouragement, support, assistance, and advocacy. This role involves working as a team member under the direct guidance of a licensed teacher or staff member and supervision of a building administrator to monitor and assist students during whole class instruction, independent work, and in other unstructured school settings while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional and ethical practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Contribute to the social, emotional, vocational, and academic success of students.
• Provide encouragement, support, assistance, and advocacy consistently for students.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with students and co‑workers to include teachers, administrators, and other members of the student support team.
• Monitor and assist students during whole class instruction, independent work under teacher direction, and other unstructured school settings.
• Provide follow‑up practice and support in small groups or individually under teacher direction.
• Monitor students in a variety of settings such as the cafeteria, bus loading area, playground, hallway, or other unstructured times.
• Carry out behavior management plans developed by teachers and other professionals, including implementing student behavior plans and building‑wide expectations (like PBIS) if appropriately trained.
• Support students by reading tests, scribing, and adapting tests under the direction of teachers.
• Collect and record data regarding student social, behavioral, or academic performance as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality related to students at all times and follow all district policies and procedures.
• Communicate absences with supervisors and check school email daily.
• Complete all assigned paperwork (e.g., Medicaid documentation) consistently and in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s Degree and/or Paraeducator Certification through the Iowa BOEE is preferred.
• 1–2 years working with children in a school or learning environment is preferred.

Hours / Schedule

All Paraeducator positions are scheduled for 8 hours per day (7.5 working hours and a ½ unpaid lunch break). This position is expected to work all student days; between 174 and 177 depending on whether you are assigned to an elementary or secondary building. Typically, the position would only be in attendance on the same days as students but may be asked to attend professional development sessions on non‑student days as well. Daily attendance for this position is essential for the success of our students.

Rate of Pay

The position is an hourly position that is “paid as you go”; this means that you are only paid for the hours that you work. The hourly rate of pay starts at $15.00 per hour but depending on your past work experience ($0.10–$0.20 more per hour maxed at 5 years’ experience), post‑secondary education ($0.50–$1.00 more per hour), and certain certifications you may have, there are differentials you could qualify for.

Benefits

This position is a full‑time school‑year position and does qualify for a full benefits package including health and dental insurance. In addition to the traditional benefits offered, the District provides for all full‑time school‑year employees a $30,000 life insurance policy at no cost to you. You are enrolled from day one in the state‑sponsored retirement program, IPERS, which the District contributes 9.44% of your wages to; you contribute 6.29% of your wages.

Paid Leave

The District has both paid sick leave and paid personal leave. As a full‑time school‑year employee of the District you are given 2 personal days to use throughout the school year. You are given sick leave based on the number of years you are with the District; in your first year you are given 10 days, prorated for the month that you start employment. This position is not eligible for paid vacation leave.

Paid Holidays

This position has 7 paid holidays throughout the school year: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Memorial Day.

Position Type: Full‑Time School‑Year

Salary: $15 per hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide; Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA