Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) at Lincoln Elementary - Anticipated

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

Job summary

Charles City Community School District is seeking a Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) for Lincoln Elementary in Charles City, IA. The role supports teachers across diverse settings, including special education, and focuses on student supervision and care within engaging instructional activities.

The ideal candidate will assist with educational tasks, follow behavior plans, and help maintain a safe, orderly learning environment while collaborating with principals and academic staff to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to student learning and safety.
• Support classroom teachers with instructional activities and materials.
• Follow guidance from teachers and administrators to implement behavior plans.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms across general, special education, and work/community settings.
• Support students with behavioral and socio-emotional needs to foster a positive learning environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and bus loading/unloading.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize classroom resources.
• Collaborate with staff to implement individualized education plans as needed.

Skills

Comet Pride

Integrity

Courage

Resilience

Excellence

Responsibility

Effective communications

Socio-emotional support

Patience & flexibility

Organization

Attendance

Hospitality toward students/parents

Confidentiality

Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or associate's degree or higher

Paraeducator certification (Board of Educational Examiners)

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Job description

Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) at Lincoln Elementary - Anticipated

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

Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) at Lincoln Elementary - Anticipated

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5932904

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:06 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)

• 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

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.

Come Join the Charles City Community SchoolDistrict!

Help us reach our mission of "To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration".

The Charles City Community Schools is looking for a passionate and committed leader who wants us to help reach our mission of "To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration, and the vision of To develop learners who are competent, compassionate, problem solvers". In our belief in doing what is best for all kids and being invitational, we encourage you to apply and discover what makes us an incredible place to work and live. Charles City is located in beautiful northeast Iowa with endless opportunities to live and thrive in a rural setting with an urban personality. Our diverse community is innovative in work and play. We are home to global companies that make us one of the business and commerce centers of northeast Iowa and the Midwest. Charles City is also home to world-class recreation with incredible parks, trails, athletics, fine arts, museums, and Iowa\'s first whitewater river course.

Charles City Community Schools is proud to offer some of the most generous and competitive pay and benefits of any district in Iowa. Click the link below to learn more about the pay, insurance, and benefits we offer to all of our certified staff.

Learn about our benefits

We encourage you to find out why we are a premier destination to live, work, and play. Check out the links below to learn more about our community on social media:

www.charlescityschools.org

https://www.charlescitychamber.com/

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

https://twitter.com/cc_comets

https://www.youtube.com/charlescitycsd

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

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We look forward to meeting you!

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 Mitchell1204 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]

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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

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