Elementary Student Support Paraeducator

Iowa City Community School District; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa City Community School District is seeking a Part-Time Elementary Supervisory Paraeducator for a 1.5 hour/day role at Mann Elementary in Iowa City. The position runs for 182 contract days with duties including supervision during recess and lunch, health assistance, attendance support, and instructional material prep.

The role requires AA/BA or Para certification, with preference for additional educational coursework and prior experience in a school setting.

Qualifications

• AA or BA degree or Para certification required or preferred.
• Post-secondary coursework in an educational field preferred but not required.
• Ability to self-start and work as part of an educational team.
• Strong judgment and confidentiality of student records.
• Ability to work with teachers, staff, administrators, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess and monitor safety.
• Supervise lunch, seating, behavior, and assist with meal distribution as needed.
• Assist with basic student health concerns and medicine distribution.
• Assist with daily lunch counts and ordering meals.
• Assist with attendance, tardies, and contacting families.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing instructional materials.
• Assist in the media center when needed.
• Respect confidentiality of student records.
• Comply with paraeducator agreement requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Good judgment

Communication

Adaptability

Office equipment use

Student-centered

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA or BA degree or Para certification

Post-secondary coursework in education

Job description

Iowa City Community School District is seeking a Part-Time Elementary Supervisory Paraeducator for a 1.5 hour/day role at Mann Elementary in Iowa City. The position runs for 182 contract days with duties including supervision during recess and lunch, health assistance, attendance support, and instructional material prep.

The role requires AA/BA or Para certification, with preference for additional educational coursework and prior experience in a school setting.