26-27 Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Dubuque Community School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students and staff in a districtwide setting in Dubuque, Iowa. The role requires paraprofessional certification and an associate or bachelor degree, with competitive hourly pay and a small certification bonus.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supervising students, maintaining confidentiality, and using technology for data entry.

Qualifications

• Requires paraprofessional certification, associate or bachelor degree.
• Keyboarding skills required.
• Willingness to complete training on social‑emotional/mental health needs of students.
• Willingness to complete training in instructional support.
• Physical and emotional stamina to meet daily student care needs.

Responsibilities

• Model appropriate public behavior toward students, staff and the public.
• Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and community.
• Communicate clearly with students and staff.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with others.
• Provide supervision of students in a structured setting.
• Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s).
• Provide input to supervising teacher as requested.
• Exercise sound judgment in decisions and maintain records.
• Assist teacher with data entry and use of technology.
• Maintain discipline per district policies.

Skills

High school diploma

Keyboarding skills

Social‑emotional/mental health support

Instructional support training

Stamina

Education

Paraprofessional certification

Associate or bachelor degree

Job description

26-27 Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Dubuque Community Schools Districtwide - Dubuque, Iowa

Job ID: 5844566

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Requires paraprofessional certification, associate or bachelor degree.

Current Rate: $16.85 per hour, plus $0.15 per hour for certification = $17.00.

Positions open at: Seedlings, Kennedy, Lincoln. If preference, please note on cover letter.

Position Title: Paraprofessional

Dubuque Community School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is safe and inclusive. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Keyboarding skills
• Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training on best practices in supporting the social‑emotional/mental health needs of students
• Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in instructional support
• Physical and emotional stamina to meet daily student care needs

Desirable Qualifications

• Post high school coursework
• Experience working with children

Basic Function: This person will be working with students, teachers and other building staff members to assist in the delivery of the educational program.

Responsibilities

• The paraprofessional hired must be able to:
• Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the public
• Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with students and staff
• Work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Provide effective and systematic supervision of students
• Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s)
• Provide input and feedback to supervising teacher as requested
• Exercise maturity and sound judgment in making decisions
• Maintain accurate records
• Assist teacher in computer entry of data and the application of technology
• Maintain effective discipline based on the policies and guidelines of the District
• Support guided practice or monitor educational program as directed
• Provide services as outlined in students' individualized education programs
• Maintain confidentiality
• Meet the daily care student needs, including, but not limited to, lifting, repositioning, diapering, toileting, etc.
• Engage in professional learning required for job assignment
• Demonstrate a willingness to participate in staff development
• Experience and/or desire working with diverse groups of students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move independently about the building, and position oneself appropriately based on the situation, as required of position
• Adhere to workdays/hours outlined in letter of assignment
• Report to location outlined in letter of assignment
• Follow expectations in handbook, including attendance

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood, Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA, Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Amy Hawkins
• 2300 Chaney Road
• Dubuque, Iowa 52001
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]