Paraprofessional - Elementary (anticipated)

PCM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Prairie City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PCM Elementary School in Prairie City, Iowa seeks a full-time Paraprofessional to support students with diverse abilities. The position offers a starting wage of $15.96 per hour and follows the school calendar for work days and hours (7.5 hours daily).

Under the supervision of the special education teacher, you will reinforce lesson content, assist with IEP goals, and participate in required trainings. Applicants must pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have strong ability to support students individually or in small groups.
• Must follow directions from the special education teacher and school administration.
• Must complete required yearly trainings (Bloodborne pathogens, abuse training, diversity awareness, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Follow directions from teaching staff and building principal.
• Support classroom supervision, lunchroom supervision, or other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to meeting IEP goals and participate in trainings.

Skills

Student support

Follow directions

Background check compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Paraprofessional - Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927007

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Paraprofessional - PCM Elementary

Starting pay is $15.96/hour

Elementary paras work 7.5 hours/day, work days follow school calendar

Position Purpose:

To work closely with one or more students on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with an excellent education.

Qualifications and Personal Performance Criteria:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work with students of all abilities
• Ability to accept direction from the special education teacher and administration
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background checks
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Ability to work successfully with students individually or in groups.
• Under supervision of the special education teacher, works with student(s) to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Ability to follow directions as provided by teaching staff and/or the building principal.
• Understands the role of adapting instructional activities to assist students; supports students both cognitively and physically in the classroom.
• Assists in meeting the IEP goals of the student(s) being served.
• Completes all mandatory yearly training once it has been assigned. (Blood Borne Pathogens, Child/Adult Abuse Training, Diversity Awareness, etc.)
• Contributes to a culture of “excellence for all”.
• Attends work regularly and on-time.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned. Attends all mandatory meetings.
• Assists with classroom supervision, lunchroom supervision, or other such duties as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher/principal.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Considerable floor-sitting, bending and lifting, as needed, to work with children.
• Mobility as required for classroom and playground supervision.
• Patience as required for working with challenging students.
• Good health to minimize absenteeism.
• Dexterity as required for clerical duties.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting students who require assistance with basic needs.
• Duties outside of the classroom as assigned.
• Recess supervision as assigned.

PCM CSD is an EEO/AA employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erin Vander Werf
• 400 IA-163 BUS
• Monroe, Iowa 50170
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]