Instructional Paraprofessional — Classroom Support & Growth

Washington Community School District; Washington (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Community School District is seeking a Washington Middle School Paraprofessional (Instructional) for the 2026-2027 school year in Washington, Iowa. The role supports teachers, assists in classrooms and community settings, and helps maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

The position offers a $16.21/hour rate with a $615/month contribution toward single insurance and requires strong teamwork with staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Initiative to be a self-starter
• Intuitive to the needs of the student
• Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA, and parents of student as part of an educational team
• Ability to be flexible in assignment given
• Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist classroom teachers with educational activities.
• Take directions from teachers and building administrators.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students.
• Maintain students' daily behavior logs.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Assist with preparing and organizing instructional materials and equipment.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
• Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Assist in implementing school-wide and classroom consistent behavior management strategies/procedures.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
• Assist students with assignments, accommodations, and needs.
• Reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Chart/graph student performance.
• Organize daily student work folders.
• Address and provide physical and health supports (feeding and toileting).
• Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Lift, carry, and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Perform other activities as required by building Principal or teachers.

Job description

Washington Community School District is seeking a Washington Middle School Paraprofessional (Instructional) for the 2026-2027 school year in Washington, Iowa. The role supports teachers, assists in classrooms and community settings, and helps maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

The position offers a $16.21/hour rate with a $615/month contribution toward single insurance and requires strong teamwork with staff, students, and families.