Impactful Early Childhood Special Education Aide

Young World Physical Education; Evansdale (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Community School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for Early Childhood Preschool. The role involves assisting a teacher, supporting individual or small group instruction, supervising students, and handling clerical tasks to maintain an efficient classroom.

The position requires a high school diploma, 60 college credits or equivalent/licensure, and Iowa paraeducator credentials within 1 year. CPR training is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 60 college credit hours/associate’s degree or license.
• Iowa Board of Educational Examiners para educator license or competency test.
• CPR Training Certificate

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Actively participates in professional development.
• Provide additional support to students based on individual need.
• Actively participates in IEP meetings, behavior intervention meetings when applicable.
• Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities.
• Monitors, observes and reports progress of student(s) in regards to behavior, academics or health related issues as determined by teacher, instructional strategist or administrator.

Skills

Behavior management

Child guidance

IEP/504 familiarity

Communication

Team collaboration

Classroom monitoring

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits / associate’s

Iowa paraeducator license

Tools

Google Suites

Student information systems

Promethean

Email

Job description

Waterloo Community School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for Early Childhood Preschool. The role involves assisting a teacher, supporting individual or small group instruction, supervising students, and handling clerical tasks to maintain an efficient classroom.

The position requires a high school diploma, 60 college credits or equivalent/licensure, and Iowa paraeducator credentials within 1 year. CPR training is also required.