Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) 5-8

Charles City Community School District; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD

Job summary

Charles City Community School District is seeking a Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) for Charles City Middle School. The role supports teachers across classrooms with behavioral and academic tasks in general and special education settings.

Responsibilities include materials prep, supervision during bus loading, and documenting student progress under guidance from teachers and principals. The district emphasizes supportive environments and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to relate to all students and work cooperatively.
• Oral and written communication skills required.
• Preferred: 48 credit hours or higher, or paraeducator cert.
• Experience or readiness to support students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with educational activities.
• Take direction from teachers, principals and drivers as applicable.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students.
• Maintain daily behavior and academic documentation.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other areas.
• Implement strategies to maintain appropriate behavior.

Skills

Dispositions

Integrity

Courage

Resilience

Excellence

Responsibility

Communication

Behavioral support

Patience

Organization

Attendance

Confidentiality

Comet Pride

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 credit hours post-secondary

Associate's degree or higher

Paraeducator certification

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Job description

Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) 5-8

Charles City Community School District Charles City Middle School - Charles City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5958345
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 13, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Academic Services

REPORTS TO: Principals

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Academic Teachers

BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): Assist academic teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Charles City Community Schools Positions SJF1-13)

Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:

• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of Comet Pride
• Integrity
• Courage
• Resilience
• Excellence
• Responsibility
• Exhibits effective communications skills
• Effective outcomes in providing students behavioral and socio-emotional support
• Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students
• Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required
• Comply with Charles City Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-19):

Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills

• Maintain confidentiality
• Assist in the classroom teacher with educational activities
• Take direction and guidance from teachers, principals and drivers (if applicable)
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students
• Maintain students' daily behavior/academic documentation
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment
• Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions
• Assist and supervise instruction in the community setting as required
• Assist students with assignments.
• Listen to students read/read to students.
• Prepare bulletin boards, games, and flash cards.
• Organize daily student work folders.
• Prepare attendance cards and reports.
• Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and deescalate inappropriate behavior.
• Represent Charles City Community Schools effectively in the community, state and nation
• Other duties as assigned

ABILITIES (A1):

This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, and working indoors. There will be frequent bending, stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, extreme temperatures/humidity, and lifting of 50 pounds. There will be occasional sitting, climbing/stairs, driving, carrying of 25 feet, manual dexterity tasks, and working outdoors

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-5 and KED1-2):

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to relate to all students.
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

One of the following: (1) 48 credit hours post-secondary education, or (2) associate's degree or higher, (3) paraeducator certification from Board of Educational Examiners, or (4) National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Desired:

• Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population
• Supervisory experience with school age children

POSITION INVENTORY: Classified

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

FT/PT: FT

BENEFITS: IPERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD

SALARY: $18.93/HR

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

About the Community and the District

We are a diverse community located in beautiful northeast Iowa with world-class recreation, parks, trails, athletics, fine arts, museums and Iowa's first whitewater river course. Our district is known for its business and commerce centers and offers an urban personality in a rural setting. We are committed to engaging, responsive educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration, with a vision to develop learners who are competent, compassionate, problem solvers. By doing what is best for all children, we continue to be an innovative place for work and life opportunities.

The mission statement of our district is: "To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration".

The district is proud to offer some of the most generous and competitive pay and benefits of any district in Iowa. We remain open to all applicants and maintain fairness and equitable opportunities.

Links:

www.charlescityschools.org

https://www.charlescitychamber.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CharlesCityCSD/

https://twitter.com/cc_comets

https://www.youtube.com/charlescitycsd

Tour and Contact

To set up a tour of our campuses and community, please contact us at:

[e-mail]

Non-Discrimination Notice

CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Charles City 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 Moriah Mitchell 1204 1st Ave, Charles City, IA 50616, Phone: [phone], email:[e-mail] or 504 Compliance Coordinator, Susan Johnson 1 Comet Dr., Charles City, IA 50616, phone:[phone], email: [e-mail].

Contact Information

• Danielle Bonnstetter
• 1204 1st Avenue
• Charles City, Iowa 50616
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]