Flexible Half-Time Preschool Special Ed Paraeducator

North Polk Community School District; Polk City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

North Polk Community School District in Polk City, Iowa is hiring a half-time preschool special education paraeducator at West Elementary. You will support a safe, positive learning environment and assist in implementing Individual Education Plans to support student growth.

Collaboration with teachers, administrators and staff is essential. This 3.5‑hour-per-day position offers pay of $17.82 to $20.11 per hour, with IPERS and paid sick leave as benefits.

Qualifications

• Supports safe, positive teaching and learning environments.
• Adheres to IEPs and confidentiality requirements.
• Assists in physical and intellectual development of students.
• Supports social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Establishes positive relationships with students and staff.
• Communicates with teachers and administration regularly.
• Participates in professional learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
• Assist in implementing IEP and maintain confidentiality.
• Help in the physical and intellectual development of students.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Establish positive relationships with students.
• Communicate with teachers, staff, and students.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure supports.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities as appropriate.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Communication with staff

Job description

North Polk Community School District in Polk City, Iowa is hiring a half-time preschool special education paraeducator at West Elementary. You will support a safe, positive learning environment and assist in implementing Individual Education Plans to support student growth.

Collaboration with teachers, administrators and staff is essential. This 3.5‑hour-per-day position offers pay of $17.82 to $20.11 per hour, with IPERS and paid sick leave as benefits.