Classroom Paraeducator

Fort Dodge Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Fort Dodge Community School District is seeking a paraeducator to create a well-organized classroom environment and support students in achieving their instructional goals. You will assist the teacher, monitor activities, and help students use materials and stay on track.

The role involves supervising students both inside and outside the classroom, promoting effective study habits, and collaborating with staff to address academic or behavioral issues as needed.

Qualifications

• AA degree or 60 college credits or Para Certification Level I and Level II Early Childhood required within 1 year.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Responsibilities

• Monitor a classroom activity directed by the virtualization teacher.
• Keep students on track as they carry out assignments.
• Guide students toward better study habits.
• Refer problems observed to the teacher.
• Work with individuals or small groups to help them function more effectively.
• Assist students 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.
• Assist students who have been absent.
• Enforce classroom management according to teacher's guidelines.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Student support

Classroom management

Communication

Education

AA degree / 60 college credits / Para Certification Level I & II

Job description

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 advantageof the instructional program and available resource materials.

Compensation

• $15.07/hr (+$0.40 extra for 60+ college credit and$0.30 for Para Certification/Sub Authorization)
• All positionsassigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a fullbenefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave.
• Monitor a classroom activity directed by the vitual teacher.
• Keep students on the 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 our 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• AA degree or 60 college credits or Para Certification Level I and Level II Early Childhood required within 1 year.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Amount of Time

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

Mobility - - X

Bend - X -

Talk - - X

Hear - - X

Operate Computer X - -

Stationary Position X - -

Balance - - X

Lift Up to 10 pounds - X -

Lift up to 50 pounds X - -

Manual Dexterity Tasks - X -

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X - -

Sitting - X -

Carrying (25 feet) X - -

WORKING CONDITIONS

Amount of Time

District Office Hours - - X

Indoors - - X

Weekends/Off Schedule X - -

Temperature Extremes X - -

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.

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, [e-mail], 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The District's coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail] , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District's Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail] , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District's Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, [e-mail] , located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail] , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 . Rev. 7/2026

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, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter @fdschools.org , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone], TDD: [phone], [e-mail]. (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675 , [e-mail], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501).