Para Educator Associate - Special Education

Young World Physical Education; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Benefits available

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Para Educator Associate in Carlisle, Iowa. In this role, you will assist certified staff in supporting students, especially those with special needs, to meet their educational goals.

This position requires a high school diploma and experience working with special needs children is desirable. The role offers flexible hours and benefits are available. You will play a vital part in fostering an inclusive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with special needs children is preferred.
• Successful completion of college-level coursework or examinations is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in reading, language arts, and mathematics.
• Support classroom instruction and reinforce learning.
• Help document student performance and manage classroom behavior.
• Accompany students during field trips and non-instructional activities.

Skills

Understanding of special needs education

Effective communication

Classroom management

Basic arithmetic operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of college-level coursework as required by No Child Left Behind Act

Tools

Personal computers

Word processing software (e.g., Word, Excel)

Job description

Para Educator Associate - Special Education

Carlisle Community School District - Carlisle, Iowa

$18.95/hours – 30+ hours per week. Benefits available.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Free certified professional employees from non‑professional duties such as proctoring study halls, enabling them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, including curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Assist students in non‑instructional areas such as supervising student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related areas.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement relative to IEP objectives.
• Participate in the IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize participation in school or learning activities.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing proper assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools or between schools and central offices may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Perform arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) as needed to assist students.
• Use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Work effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Possess effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Work in standard office and school building environments.
• Work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college‑level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Contact Information

• Brandon Eighmy
• 430 School St.
• Carlisle, Iowa 50047
• Phone: 515‑989‑3589
• Email: [e-mail]