Para - Preschool

Grinnell Community Early Learning Center; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell Newburg Community School District in Grinnell, IA is seeking a full-time Para - Preschool paraprofessional to help the teacher/media specialist implement instruction and reinforce learning in one-on-one and group settings.

You will prepare classroom materials, monitor students, document progress, and communicate with staff and families as directed. Immediate start date and a collaborative work environment within the district are highlighted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher/media specialist with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in small and large groups, including students eligible for special education services.
• Prepare classroom materials, administer tests, grade work, take attendance, maintain records, and document student achievement.
• Supervise students in class, during breaks, before/after school, lunch, recess, and field trips; reinforce school discipline procedures.
• Attend work on time and assist with special projects as needed.
• Participate in in-services, staff meetings, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and school functions.
• Communicate students’ progress and needs to staff and parents as delegated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Para - Preschool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940369
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• 1. Assist the teacher/media specialist with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small, and/or large student groups including but not limited to, students identified as eligible for special education services. Implement and support the teacher’s instruction plan.
• 2. Assist teacher/media specialist in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files/records and/or documenting student achievement.
• 3. Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, before/after school, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
• 4. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• 5. Assist teacher/media specialist and/or administration with special projects.
• 6. Attend appropriate in-services, building meeting, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and/or school functions.
• 7. Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility staff and parent/guardian as delegated.
• 8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Amy Kelling , Admin Asst
• Grinnell Newburg Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]