Paraeducator: Classroom Support & Student Growth

Mount Pleasant Community School District; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Community School District seeks a Lincoln Elementary Paraeducator to support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment and assist in students' physical and intellectual growth. You will help with social, emotional, and behavioral development, maintain confidentiality, supervise activities, and support teachers with small groups or individual students.

You will also assist with technology integration, perform clerical tasks, monitor progress, and participate in staffings

Qualifications

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with FERPA.
• Supervise and assist students, including bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom.
• Implement behavior management strategies aligned with teacher practices.
• Perform clerical duties such as copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing.
• Assist students in use of computers.
• Carry out teacher's plans for small groups or individuals, including IEP/504 students.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with teachers about progress.
• Attend staffing as requested by teachers, principal, or parent.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Mount Pleasant Community School District seeks a Lincoln Elementary Paraeducator to support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment and assist in students' physical and intellectual growth. You will help with social, emotional, and behavioral development, maintain confidentiality, supervise activities, and support teachers with small groups or individual students.

You will also assist with technology integration, perform clerical tasks, monitor progress, and participate in staffings