Early Childhood Special Ed Paraprofessional — Inspire Support

Young World Physical Education; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Dubuque Community School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students and staff in a districtwide setting in Dubuque, Iowa. The role requires paraprofessional certification and an associate or bachelor degree, with competitive hourly pay and a small certification bonus.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supervising students, maintaining confidentiality, and using technology for data entry.

Qualifications

• Requires paraprofessional certification, associate or bachelor degree.
• Keyboarding skills required.
• Willingness to complete training on social‑emotional/mental health needs of students.
• Willingness to complete training in instructional support.
• Physical and emotional stamina to meet daily student care needs.

Responsibilities

• Model appropriate public behavior toward students, staff and the public.
• Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and community.
• Communicate clearly with students and staff.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with others.
• Provide supervision of students in a structured setting.
• Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s).
• Provide input to supervising teacher as requested.
• Exercise sound judgment in decisions and maintain records.
• Assist teacher with data entry and use of technology.
• Maintain discipline per district policies.

Skills

High school diploma

Keyboarding skills

Social‑emotional/mental health support

Instructional support training

Stamina

Education

Paraprofessional certification

Associate or bachelor degree

Job description

Dubuque Community School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students and staff in a districtwide setting in Dubuque, Iowa. The role requires paraprofessional certification and an associate or bachelor degree, with competitive hourly pay and a small certification bonus.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supervising students, maintaining confidentiality, and using technology for data entry.