Impactful Special Education Paraeducator - Early Childhood

Waterloo-Community-School-District; Waterloo (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 to support a teacher and create a safe, engaging learning environment. You will assist with instruction for individuals or small groups, monitor students, attend IEP/behavior meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.

Immediate start; full-time, $18.29–$20.25 per hour, on-site in Waterloo. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, NCLB/compliance, and district-required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NCLB compliance – 60 college credit hours, associate’s degree, generalist or specialist para educator license OR district competency test.
• Computer/technology training as required for the position.

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.
• Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.

Skills

Behavior management

Student guidance

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Professional conduct

Attendance punctuality

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Paraeducator license / 60 college credits

District competency test

Tools

Google Suites

Student information systems

Promethean/Promethean boards

Job description

Waterloo Community School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for Early Childhood Preschool to support a teacher and create a safe, engaging learning environment. You will assist with instruction for individuals or small groups, monitor students, attend IEP/behavior meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.

Immediate start; full-time, $18.29–$20.25 per hour, on-site in Waterloo. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, NCLB/compliance, and district-required