Early Childhood Paraeducator

Council Bluffs Community School District; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits including medical

Telephone support

Job summary

Council Bluffs CSD Early Learning Center in Iowa is seeking an Early Childhood Paraeducator to support classroom instruction and assist teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate activities.

The position offers 8.0 hours per day (9:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.), 186 days per year, with a wage of $15.76–$16.21 per hour, plus competitive benefits. Candidates must meet one of several education options and complete CPI: Verbal De-escalation Training.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education; OR
• Possess an associates degree, OR
• Complete a paraeducator certificate course, OR
• Complete and pass the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Assists with group instructional reinforcement, supporting students at teacher's direction, as needed.
• Ability to work in multiple rooms, collaborating with numerous people.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule on a daily basis.
• Assists in assessing students on age-appropriate skills in multiple developmental areas, including social-emotional, physical, language, literacy, mathematics, and cognitive development.
• Assists teachers in maintaining program accreditation requirements related to health, safety, and sanitation.
• Assists teachers with daily care routines for all children.
• Assists teachers in promoting a positive learning environment.
• Supports and maintains individualized behavior management programs.
• Utilizes conflict resolution techniques to assist students in solving problems.
• Participates in and implements ongoing training and professional development related to early childhood development and education.
• Assists teachers with implementation of specific instructional requirements as indicated in the individual education plans for each student, as needed.
• Assists teachers in supervision of students including, but not limited to: arrival/dismissal, loading/unloading buses, classroom, playground, individualized settings.
• Assists with preparation of instructional materials as needed.
• Assists teachers with gathering data for reports and paperwork related functions as needed.
• Annually completes CPI: Verbal De-escalation Training
• Operates school equipment such as Chromebooks, copier, communication devices, etc.

Skills

Group instructional reinforcement

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Two years of study at institution of higher education

Associates degree

Paraeducator certificate course

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Job description

Please see the attached job description for more information. Early Childhood Paraeducator Early Learning Center 8.0 hours per day plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch break 9:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. (includes a 30 minute lunch break) 186 days per year $15.76 - $16.21 per hour (depends on experience) Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, IPERS retirement, paid holidays, paid personal leave, summers off, and more! You must meet at least ONE (1) of the following to be qualified: Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education; OR Possess an associates degree, OR Complete a paraeducator certificate course, OR Complete and pass the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) NOT QUALIFIED? I can help! Call Tammy at 712-396-2357

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Assists with group instructional reinforcement, supporting students at teacher's direction, as needed.
• Ability to work in multiple rooms, collaborating with numerous people.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule on a daily basis.
• Assists in assessing students on age-appropriate skills in multiple developmental areas, including social-emotional, physical, language, literacy, mathematics, and cognitive development.
• Assists teachers in maintaining program accreditation requirements related to health, safety, and sanitation.
• Assists teachers with daily care routines for all children.
• Assists teachers in promoting a positive learning environment.
• Supports and maintains individualized behavior management programs.
• Utilizes conflict resolution techniques to assist students in solving problems.
• Participates in and implements ongoing training and professional development related to early childhood development and education.
• Assists teachers with implementation of specific instructional requirements as indicated in the individual education plans for each student, as needed.
• Assists teachers in supervision of students including, but not limited to: arrival/dismissal, loading/unloading buses, classroom, playground, individualized settings.
• Assists with preparation of instructional materials as needed.
• Assists teachers with gathering data for reports and paperwork related functions as needed.
• Annually completes CPI: Verbal De-escalation Training
• Operates school equipment such as Chromebooks, copier, communication devices, etc.

THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED, PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Questions? Call Tammy at 712-396-2357

It is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information, ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or characteristic in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446.

Early Childhood Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924871

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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Contact Information

• Mallory Hempel
• 300 W Broadway
• Suite 1600
• Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]