Classroom Paraeducator

Fort Dodge Community School District; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fort Dodge Community School District is seeking a Classroom Paraeducator to support a well-organized classroom environment. Responsibilities include monitoring students, guiding study habits, and assisting with materials. This role offers full benefits for those working 30+ hours weekly.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Responsibilities

• Monitor classroom activity directed by the virtual teacher.
• Guide students toward better study habits.
• Assist student(s) in learning to use equipment and materials.

Education

High School diploma or GED

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Supervisor:

Building Administrator

Contract Length:

190 days, or as assigned

Job Classification:

Paraeducator

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Compensation

• $14.67/hr (+$0.40 extra for 60+ college credit and $0.30 for Para Certification/Sub Authorization)
• All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Essential Duties

• Monitor a classroom activity directed by the virtual teacher.
• Keep students on track as they carry out an assignment.
• Guide students toward better study habits.
• Refer problems observed (academic or behavioral) to the teacher.
• Work with individuals or small groups to help them function more effectively (socially) in the classroom.
• Assist student(s) in learning to use equipment and materials.
• Help prepare materials for students.
• Carry out supervisory duties outside the classroom as approved by the building principal (e.g., field trips, library, auditorium).
• Assist students who have been absent.
• Enforce classroom management according to teacher's guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The physical demands include: sitting, standing, twisting, lifting, and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Amount of Time Physical Activity

• Occasionally (1%-32%)
• Frequently (33%-65%)
• Constantly (66%-100%)

Mobility

• Bend
• Talk
• Hear
• Operate Computer
• Stationary Position
• Balance
• Lift Up to 10 pounds
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Manual Dexterity Tasks
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
• Sitting
• Carrying (25 feet)

Working Conditions

• District Office Hours
• Indoors
• Weekends/Off Schedule
• Temperature Extremes

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. For questions or grievances, contact Aaron Davidson, at 515-576-1161 or [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division.