Anticipated Opening: Special Education Paraprofessional

Independence Community School District; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefit package

Job summary

Independence Community School District invites applications for an Anticipated Opening: Special Education Paraprofessional at West Elementary in Independence, Iowa. Start date 09/21/2026, 7.25 hours per day, for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and demonstrate collaborative, dependable, and eager-to-learn qualities.

Excellent benefit package is included. This full-time paraprofessional role supports special education students under supervision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Assist students under supervision.
• Support instruction and classroom routines.
• Follow district policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special education needs under teacher supervision.
• Support instructional activities and transitions between tasks.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement plans.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Collaborative

Dependable

Willing to Learn

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Independence Community School District seeks:

Anticipated Opening: Special Education Paraprofessional

• 2026-2027 School Year
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• 7.25 hours/day
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Collaborative, Dependable, and Willing to Learn

Contact Principal Cheri Reed at [e-mail] with questions or for more information.

Anticipated Opening: Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Description

Independence Community School District seeks:

Anticipated Opening: Special Education Paraprofessional

• 2026-2027 School Year
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• West Elementary
• 7.25 hours/day
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Collaborative, Dependable, and Willing to Learn
• Excellent benefit package

Contact Principal Cheri Reed at [e-mail] with questions or for more information.

Contact Information

• Lori Schaul
• 1207 1st Street West
• Independence, Iowa 50644
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]