Early Learning Paraeducator — Impactful Support

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

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.