Paraeducator

TeachIowa; Center Point (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Center Point-Urbana Community School District in Center Point, Iowa is seeking a Paraeducator to support instructional activities under licensed staff supervision. You will assist with classroom tasks, supervise students, and help students with special needs and daily living activities.

The role includes clerical duties, library/media assistance, and general building support within a full-time/part-time framework.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License may be required.
• Self-motivated to accomplish duties without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Classroom assistance under the direction of a licensed employee, including preparing instructional materials and monitoring progress.
• Supervision of students in various settings such as lunchrooms and hallways.
• Support for students with special needs (IEP, 504 plans, ELL) and daily living activities.
• Clerical/secretarial duties including data entry, attendance, and lunch accounting.
• Assist media staff and library tasks and help with inventories.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5367349

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2025 9:51 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Paraeducator

Reports to: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt Salaried Non-Exempt Hourly

Status: Full Time Part Time Hourly Salary

Date Revised: November 2024

Essential Functions

• Classroom assistance: Under the direction of a licensed employee, a paraeducator may prepare instructional materials, correct student work, record grades, monitor/record/chart/graph student progress, directly assist individual students or small groups in the performance of instructional activities, and create or maintain bulletin boards or other aspects of the physical classroom environment.
• Supervision: Under the direction of a licensed employee, a paraeducator may be assigned supervision of students (lunchrooms, playgrounds, study halls, passageways, classrooms, bus loading/unloading areas, regular bus travel to and from school, field trips and such other supervisory functions as may be assigned).
• Special Needs: working with individual or groups of students with special needs which may include, but not be limited to, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Individual Health Plans (IHP), 504 disability accommodation plans; when necessary, lifting, carrying, or correctly positioning students with physical disabilities; English Language Learners (ELL) whose first language is other than English.
• Activities of daily living: Para educators may assist students with their dietary needs, including feeding; escorting students to restrooms and assisting them with toileting, diapering as needed, incontinence care; and attending to their hygiene needs.
• Office functions: Para educators may be assigned clerical/secretarial duties including, but not limited to, word processing, data entry, bookkeeping, filing, laminating, machine operations, conference and registration material preparation, cumulative folder entries, lunch accounting, and attendance duties.
• Media assistance: Para educators may assist licensed media staff and the instructional staff at the building level with tasks in all library functions; in print center, public library and AEA library/media communications; assisting individuals and student groups in their library experiences, book fairs, and checking out of materials; and assisting in inventories and A-V, electronic and printed material accounting.
• Other duties: Para educators may also be assigned such other duties and responsibilities as may be appropriately determined by the building principal including, but not limited to, participation in building and/or district professional development. Be patient with students utilizing firmness, friendliness and fairness; consistently follow through with behavior management plan. Know emergency procedures for the building and classrooms within which you work. Contribute to an effective and efficient school district.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Self-motivated to accomplish duties without supervision.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to establish positive relationships.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Activity

Amount of Time

Occasionally

(1-32%)

Frequently

(33-65%)

Constantly

(66-100%)

Mobility

X

Talk

X

Hear

X

Operate Computer

X

Stationary Position

X

Balance

X

Lift Up to 10 pounds

X

Operate Motor Vehicle

X

Working Conditions

Amount of Time

Occasionally

(1-32%)

Frequently

(33-65%)

Constantly

(66-100%)

School Hours

X

Indoors

X

Evenings

X

Weekends

X

Terms of Employment

• Contract based on school year calendar.
• Hourly wage as set forth in the Classified Staff Handbook.

Evaluation:

The Building Principal will both jointly annually evaluate the job performance of the paraeducator in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

Disclaimer:

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and regulate the work of employee under his/her supervision.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of the Center Point-Urbana Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Doug Koerperich, Title IX coordinator, at the district office at 145 Iowa Street, Center Point, Iowa, 319-849-1102 or by email at [e-mail] The Board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• KC Tupa , MS Principal
• Center Point-Urbana Middle School
• Phone: [phone] ext3101
• Email: [e-mail]