Associate

Pocahontas Area Community School District; Pocahontas (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocahontas Area Community School District in Pocahontas, IA is seeking an Associate / Special Education Paraeducator to provide direct instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher.

Responsibilities include instructional support for individuals or small groups, helping implement IEPs and behavior plans, assisting with daily living needs, supervising students during non-instructional times, and

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred.
• Skills: Strong patience, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability: Follow teacher directions and district policies.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict student confidentiality.
• Physical: Ability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods, and assist students.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Assist students with academic tasks as directed.
• IEP & Behavior Support: Help implement IEPs and behavior plans; track progress.
• Personal Care: Provide assistance with daily living needs as needed.
• Supervision: Monitor students during non-instructional times.
• Classroom Assistance: Set up equipment and adapt learning materials.

Skills

patience and empathy

follow teacher directions

confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5854893

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description

Associate / Special Education Paraeducator

Provide direct instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher, helping ensure a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Assist individual students or small groups with academic tasks, reinforcing lessons prepared by the teacher.

• IEP & Behavior Support: Help implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and positive behavior intervention plans; track and record daily progress or behavior data.

• Personal Care: Provide assistance with daily living needs as needed (e.g., mobility, feeding, personal hygiene/toileting).

• Supervision: Monitor assigned students during non-instructional times, including recess, lunch, hallway transitions, and bus loading/unloading.

• Classroom Assistance: Assist with setting up equipment, adapting learning materials, and maintaining an orderly classroom.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required

• Experience: Experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred.

• Skills:

  • Strong patience, empathy, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to follow teacher directions and district policies consistently.

  • Ability to maintain strict student confidentiality.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods, and occasionally lift or assist students.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Andrea Christians , Principal
• Pocahontas Area Community MS/HS
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]