Paraprofessional

Grinnell Middle School; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell Newburg Community School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support instructional staff in Grinnell, Iowa. The role involves assisting with instruction, preparing materials, monitoring student progress, and maintaining records.

The candidate will work under the supervision of teachers and administration in a structured school setting. The position is full-time and based on-site, with participation in IEP meetings, in-services, and parent conferences as required.

Qualifications

• Assists in implementing instruction and reinforcing learning in small groups.
• Supports teacher with materials, tests, grading, attendance, and records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students in class and during breaks, reinforcing discipline procedures.
• Attend in-services, meetings, IEPs, and parent conferences.
• Communicate student progress and needs to staff and, as delegated, to parents.

Skills

Classroom support

Student assistance

Communication with staff

Job description

Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953639

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 2:19 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• 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.
• Assist teacher/media specialist in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files/records and/or documenting student achievement.
• 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.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Assist teacher/media specialist and/or administration with special projects.
• Attend appropriate in-services, building meeting, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and/or school functions.
• Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility staff and parent/guardian as delegated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

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