Central Elementary Special Education Paraeducator

North Polk Community School District; Alleman (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Paid leaves

Job summary

North Polk Community School District Central Elementary in Alleman, Iowa seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support inclusive classrooms and implement Individual Education Plans.

The position is full-time with 7.25 hours per day, offering $17.82-$20.11 per hour depending on certification, plus IPERS and paid leaves. Applicants should be collaborative, flexible, and capable of working with students, staff, and families.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Strong communication with teachers, staff, and students.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of students' IEPs.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, and classroom areas.
• Communicate consistently with teachers and staff.
• Reinforce skills taught by the teacher in various group settings.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other staff to ensure supports are in place for students.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student educational programming.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

Central Elementary Special Education Paraeducator

North Polk Community School District Central Elementary - Alleman, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5803406
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK thru 2nd; Central Elementary, PK thru 5th, Big Creek Elementary, 3rd-5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th).

Central ElementarySchool, located in Alleman, is seeking to hire a special education paraeducator. Individual must be flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn and grow.

Hours:
7.25 hours per day

Compensation:
$17.82 - 20.11/per hour depending on certification

Benefits:

Benefits associated with this role include paid leaves, including sick and personal, as well as IPERS.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
• Establishing positive and productive relationships.
• Adhering to the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Assisting with the implementation of behavior management plans for individual students.
• Supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Supervising lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas.
• Communicating consistently with teachers, staff, and students.
• Assisting with reinforcing skills taught by the teacher in independent, large group, and small group activities.
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other staff to ensure best practice and supports are in place for students.
• Participating in professional learning opportunities, as appropriate.
• Demonstrating ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding student educational programming.
• All applications must include a minimum of 3 completed references. Please contact Dean of Students, Sarah Bowser, with any questions.
• NPCSD is an EEO/AA Employer

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Sophie Bower
• 13930 NE 6th St.
• Alleman, Iowa 50007
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]