Half-time Preschool Special Education 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

Job Description

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK thru 2nd; Central Elementary, PK thru 5th, Big Creek Elementary, 3rd-5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th).

West ElementarySchool, located in Polk City, is seeking to hire a special education paraeducator. Individual must be flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn and grow.

Hours: 3.5 hours per day

Compensation: $17.82 - 20.11/per hour depending on certification

Benefits associated with this role include paid sick leave, as well as IPERS.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
• Adhering to the Individual Education Plan and maintaining confidentiality regarding student educational programming.
• Assisting in the physical and intellectual development of students.
• Supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Establishing positive and productive relationships.
• Communicating consistently with teachers, staff, and students.
• Demonstrating ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other staff to ensure best practice and supports are in place for students.
• Participating in professional learning opportunities, as appropriate.

EOE

Half-time Preschool Special Education Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5231497

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 03, 2026 1:07 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Sophie Bower
• 13930 NE 6th St.
• Alleman, Iowa 50007
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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