Elementary Special Ed Paraeducator & IA

Waterloo-Community-School-District; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Community School District seeks a Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant at the Lincoln in Waterloo, IA campus. The role assists a teacher, supports individual and small-group learning, monitors progress, and performs clerical duties as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), Iowa para educator license or 60 college credits with district competency testing, and basic computer skills for Google Suites and student information systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours, associate’s degree, generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners OR competency test.
• Computer/technology training as required for the position

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Participates in professional development.
• Supports students based on individual need.
• Contributes to IEP/behavior meetings when applicable.
• Maintains student progress and behavior records.
• Ensures safety and health practices are followed in all environments.

Skills

Behavior management

Child guidance

Communication

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

60 college credits / associate’s degree or para educator license (Iowa)

District competency test completion

Tools

Google Suites

Student information systems

Promethean/educational tech tools

Job description

Waterloo Community School District seeks a Special Education Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant at the Lincoln in Waterloo, IA campus. The role assists a teacher, supports individual and small-group learning, monitors progress, and performs clerical duties as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), Iowa para educator license or 60 college credits with district competency testing, and basic computer skills for Google Suites and student information systems.