Associate

TeachIowa; Pocahontas (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TeachIowa Pocahontas Area Community School District is seeking an Associate / Special Education Paraeducator in Pocahontas, Iowa. You will provide direct instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher, helping to create a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment.

Key responsibilities include assisting with instructional tasks, supporting IEPs and behavior plans, providing personal care,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred.
• Strong patience, empathy and interpersonal skills; ability to follow teacher/district direction and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students individually or in small groups.
• Assist with IEP implementation and behavior support; track progress data.
• Provide personal care assistance as needed (mobility, feeding, personal hygiene).
• Supervise students during non-instructional times (recess, lunch, transitions, bus).
• Assist with setting up equipment, adapting materials, and maintaining an orderly classroom.

Skills

Strong patience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5854912

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 4:10 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

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