High School Special Education Paraeducator - Support

Mount Pleasant Community School District; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Community School District in Mount Pleasant, IA seeks an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment and assist in students' physical and intellectual growth.

You will implement behavior support, help students with computer use, work with IEP/504 students, supervise during activities, and communicate progress to teachers. Requires high school diploma; Para Educator certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent.
• Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with FERPA.
• Supervise and assist students, including bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom.
• Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis as the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
• Assist students in use of computers.
• Carry out teacher’s educational plans for small groups or individual students including serving students with IEPs or 504 Plans.
• Monitor student progress using the same method as the teacher.
• Communicate with teachers regarding the progress of students.
• Attend staffing at the request of the teacher, principal or parent.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Mount Pleasant Community School District in Mount Pleasant, IA seeks an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment and assist in students' physical and intellectual growth.

You will implement behavior support, help students with computer use, work with IEP/504 students, supervise during activities, and communicate progress to teachers. Requires high school diploma; Para Educator certificate preferred.