26-27 Multicategorical Paraprofessional MS/HS

Dubuque Community Schools; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubuque Community Schools is seeking a multicategorical paraprofessional for middle and high school support in Dubuque, Iowa. The 26-27 school year position pays $16.85 per hour with openings posted in mid-July; applicants should indicate their preferred school in the cover letter.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supervising students, maintaining confidentiality, and providing data entry/technology support as directed. Equal opportunity employer encouraging diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or willingness to complete training.
• Keyboarding skills necessary for data entry and records.
• Willingness to complete training on social-emotional/mental health support for students.
• Willingness to complete training in instructional support.
• Must be physically able to meet daily student care needs.
• Post high school coursework is a plus.
• Experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the educational program alongside teachers and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional behavior at work and in the community.
• Provide supervision and conduct as directed to ensure student safety and engagement.
• Support students through data entry and basic use of technology in class.

Education

High school diploma

Keyboarding skills

Training in supporting social-emotional/mental health needs

Training in instructional support

Physical and emotional stamina

Post high school coursework

Experience working with children

Job description

26-27 Multicategorical Paraprofessional MS/HS

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Job Description

$16.85 per hour for 26-27 school year
These positions will officially open mid-July for openings that vary in various schools. Specific openings will be posted at that date, but please start early if you are thinking about working as a DCSD para next school year.
Please indicate preferred school in 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.

• 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: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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]