Floating Elementary Paraprofessional

TeachIowa; Malvern (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Personal leave

Sick leave

IPERS retirement

Job summary

The East Mills Community School District is seeking a Full-time Floating Elementary Paraprofessional to support classroom activities and assist students who need additional help. Responsibilities include supervising students in various settings and preparing educational materials.

The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Ability to work with people and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise students on playground and in cafeteria.
• Work with individual students to reinforce learning.
• Prepare materials for classroom use.
• Assist special needs students as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Working with people

Confidentiality

Cooperation

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Floating Elementary Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931489
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

East Mills Community School District is seeking potential candidates for an Elementary floating Associate/Paraprofessional. Teacher Associates assist in the classroom and around the building during the school day, providing assistance to students needing a little extra help with reading, math, and other subjects, assisting teachers with classroom management and supervision, and many other tasks throughout the day.

East Mills CSD provides personal leave, sick leave, IPERS retirement, health insurance.

EMCSD is an EOE/AA Employer.

TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate
• Ability to work with people
• Good communication skills
• Cooperative and willing to assume duties as assigned
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality

REPORTS TO: Supervising Teacher of Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

JOB GOAL: To assist the classroom teacher in the educational program and supervision of students as assigned.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with or be responsible for students supervision on the playground, the
• cafeteria, bus loading / unloading, and assemblies.
• Assist special needs students as assigned.
• Prepare materials for use in the classroom or for administrative needs.
• Work with individual students or small group of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Check student’s assignments.
• Assist the teacher in developing ways to best meet the student’s individual needs.
• Keep work areas maintained (bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays).
• Shall perform other tasks as may be assigned by administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work to be established by the Board of Directors.

EVALUATION:

To be evaluated annually by building principals with the assistance of supervising teachers.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Melissa Nielsen , Elementary Principal
• East Mills Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]