Middle School Para-Educator

Jesup Middle School; Jesup (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jesup Middle School is seeking a dedicated Special Education Para-Educator to support instructional and behavioral needs in the middle school setting.

The role involves assisting students individually or in small groups, maintaining a positive learning environment, and ensuring student safety throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Supports students with diverse needs in a middle school setting.
• Ability to complete required trainings and screenings at hire.
• Ability to work with all students and maintain student privacy as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups.
• Help establish a positive learning environment and respond to student needs.
• Assist with physical or behavioral needs and follow health precautions.
• Develop rapport with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Communicate effectively with staff and follow IEP directives.
• Record behavioral incidents and maintain up‑to‑date paperwork.
• Attend required staff meetings and execute duties as assigned.

Skills

Student needs support

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Middle School Para-Educator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953822
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

Title: Special Education Paraeducator

Location: Middle School

Hours: 7:45-3:15 ( Monday-Friday )

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of physical, criminal background and child abuse registry check, and pre-work screening at time of hire.
• Ability to obtain complete training
• Ability to work with all students with diverse needs.

Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Director

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with students individually or in small groups
• Assists in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to individual needs of students
• Assists with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
• Uses standard universal health precautions.
• Practices being a positive motivator and able to develop working rapport with the student.
• Relates to and interacts with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Communicates effectively with all staff.
• Follows IEP and teacher’s directives.
• Practices patience and growth mindset
• Maintains confidentiality and student privacy by only discussing student needs with staff that have an educational need to know the information.
• Implements daily activities
• Ensures the health and safety of the student during the school day
• Is knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
• Records behavioral incidents (time out, problem reports, accident reports, etc).
• Keeps all assigned paperwork up-to-date and submits in a timely manner (such as Medicaid, student academic or behavioral data)
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervising Teacher or Principal.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Gina Feldt , Middle School Principal
• Jesup Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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