Compassionate Special Education Para Educator - Full-Time

Interstate 35 Community School District; Truro (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate 35 Community School District invites applications for a Special Education Associate/Para Educator for the 2026-2027 school year in Truro, Iowa. The role supports teachers and students with instruction, recreation, organization, and home/community relations to foster student learning and success.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be at least 18, and demonstrate patience, collaboration, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least 18 year of age.
• Ability to communication effectively with students, parents, staff and administration
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated patience, compassion, and a willingness to support students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized supports and services to students and/or staff.
• Attend required meetings and professional development activities.
• Provide individualized assistance to students, particularly those who are experiencing academic or behavioral difficulties.
• Provide one-to-one support and reinforcement to students who need additional assistance.
• Assist with the supervision of students who require close or continuous supervisor.
• Work with small groups of students in areas of mathematics and reading, providing enrichment or additional support as needed.
• Assist in the classroom when the teacher is working with another group of students.
• Provide assistance with larger classroom or school projects that require additional support.
• Perform clerical duties, such as duplicating materials, checking papers, and other tasks, when school is not in session.
• Assist students with writing assignments by reinforcing spelling, punctuation, grammar, and other writing skills.
• Help students develop organizational skills following teacher instruction.
• Provide assistance with seatwork and reinforce skills following teacher instruction.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all students.

Job description

Interstate 35 Community School District invites applications for a Special Education Associate/Para Educator for the 2026-2027 school year in Truro, Iowa. The role supports teachers and students with instruction, recreation, organization, and home/community relations to foster student learning and success.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be at least 18, and demonstrate patience, collaboration, and confidentiality.