Elementary Special Ed Paraeducator: Empower Student Growth

Mount Pleasant Community School District; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt Pleasant Community School District in Mount Pleasant, IA is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive learning environment and assist in the development of students' physical and intellectual growth.

The role includes supervising students, implementing behavior strategies, assisting with technology, and supporting students with IEPs/504 plans, under the teacher's guidance, with duties aligned to school hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to support students with educational plans (IEPs/504).

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of information per FERPA.
• Supervise and assist students including bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom.
• Implement behavior management strategies in line with the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading).
• Assist students in use of computers.
• Carry out teacher's lesson plans for small groups or individuals.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with teachers.
• Attend staffing as requested by teacher/principal/parent.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred

Tools

Computer use assistance

Job description

Mt Pleasant Community School District in Mount Pleasant, IA is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive learning environment and assist in the development of students' physical and intellectual growth.

The role includes supervising students, implementing behavior strategies, assisting with technology, and supporting students with IEPs/504 plans, under the teacher's guidance, with duties aligned to school hours.