Paraeducator

Riceville Community School District; Riceville (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Riceville Community School District is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support teachers in instruction and student activities. You will supervise students in various settings, assist in class and field trips, and help prepare instructional materials.

The role requires collaborating with staff, maintaining confidentiality, and following district policies. Training endorsement from Iowa is required, with responsibilities spanning classroom, lunchroom,and campus areas.

Qualifications

• Endorsement by the State of Iowa for paraeducator,

Responsibilities

• Assist in individual and small/large group instruction under teacher supervision.
• Supervise students in lunchroom, restrooms, halls, and other as requested.
• Support classes during teacher absences and monitor activities.
• Operate audio-visual equipment as needed.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and locating resources.
• Perform clerical tasks and help maintain student records.
• Assist with field trips and scoring tests.

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Iowa endorsement for paraeducator

Job description

Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966851

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

RICEVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Paraeducator

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to: Teacher and Principal

Date Revised: 3/14/2024

Summary: Work with the supervisors to perform necessary activities to assist students in reaching their goals

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under the supervision and with instruction of the teacher, assist in individual and small and large group instruction.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, restrooms, halls, and in those areas as requested.
• Monitor classes during teacher absences of short duration.
• Operate audio-visual equipment.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials.
• Assist in location of resource materials.
• Perform clerical tasks such as making telephone calls, filing and maintaining student records.
• Assist in field trips.
• Score tests.
• Be patient with students; utilizing firmness, friendliness, and fairness.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Know emergency procedures for the building and classrooms within which you work.
• Report incidents of unusual nature to teachers and principal.
• Communicate and cooperate with staff members.
• Participate in professional training.
• Follow district policies.
• Assist in other areas of need the district may assign.

SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

Meet necessary endorsement by the state of Iowa and other training as required by the district.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May need to use physical restraint of students when necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most of the work will be completed in a classroom setting, but at times may be outdoors or on a field trip.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Paige Martin , HR Director
• Riceville Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]