Education Support Associate - Paraprofessional IA

Van Meter Community School District; Van Meter (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Cash stipend for insurance

Sick leave

Personal days

Job summary

Van Meter Community School District seeks associates for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time instructional support role involves assisting students individually or in small groups, modeling professional conduct, and maintaining confidential student data.

Expect collaborative teamwork and daily classroom help from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, with Fridays until 1:45 PM. Position requires a high school diploma and completion of CPR/First Aid and Mandatory Reporter training.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• CPR/First Aid/Mandatory Reporter Child Abuse training must be completed and kept current.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Serves as a resource for substitute teachers and assists with classroom routines.
• Supports lunch, snack, cleanup, and supervision during drills and field trips.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative / team player

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Van Meter Community School District seeks associates for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time instructional support role involves assisting students individually or in small groups, modeling professional conduct, and maintaining confidential student data.

Expect collaborative teamwork and daily classroom help from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, with Fridays until 1:45 PM. Position requires a high school diploma and completion of CPR/First Aid and Mandatory Reporter training.