Elementary Para Educator

Nodaway Valley Elementary; Greenfield (IA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Iowa is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Para Educator to assist special needs students in their elementary building. Responsibilities include providing instructional and mobility assistance, attending district seminars, and maintaining student confidentiality. Ideal candidates should be reliable and prepared for various tasks within an educational setting. The position is full-time with a starting pay of $17 per hour, and the application deadline is until filled.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist special needs students in various activities.
• Reliable attendance record is important.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom.

Responsibilities

• Accompany special needs students throughout the school day.
• Provide instructional support in different subjects.
• Assist with student self-care needs as needed.

Skills

Instructional assistance

Mobility assistance

Confidentiality

Job description

Nodaway Valley Community School District Nodaway Valley Elementary - Greenfield, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Nodaway Valley CSD is located in beautiful SW Iowa and has openings for Para Educators in their elementary building. If interested please apply online or email James Larson, elementary principal [e-mail].

The Nodaway Valley Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accompany special needs students to classes, lunch, and on extensive community-based outside trips to work on daily living, career, and leisure skills.
• Provide instructional assistance to students in subjects when needed.
• Provide assistance in classes such as arts, music, PE, library, guidance.
• Administer physical and/or occupational therapy programs, where appropriate, when trained by classroom and/or education agency therapists.
• Assist with mobility needs such as repositioning, loading and unloading onto the bus, as well as transporting students around the school.
• Assist students with self-care needs when appropriate.
• Attend district seminars and classes as well as professional training.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with programs the teacher has created for educational purposes.
• Report incidents of an unusual nature to teacher and principal.
• Perform clerical tasks such as making phone calls, filing, and maintaining student records.
• Maintain student work areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job ID: 5445513

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 25, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17 to $17 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• James Larson , Elementary Principal
• Nodaway Valley Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]