Part-Time Special Education Paraeducator

Empowering Excellence Charter School; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Empowering Excellence Charter School in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Paraeducator to support students with IEP services in a flexible online/hybrid setting. The role emphasizes relationship-building, organizational support, and consistent engagement to help students stay on track.

Ideal candidates have patience, dependability, and comfort with technology. High school diploma or equivalent is required; Iowa paraeducator certification is preferred for the right fit.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education or behavior support is a plus.
• Iowa paraeducator certification is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Strong communication and collaboration with licensed staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one and in small groups with students receiving special education services.
• Support instruction and IEP goals under the direction of licensed staff.
• Help students stay organized, engaged, and on track.
• Provide encouragement, redirection, and behavioral support when needed.
• Connect with students through video, phone, messaging, and in person.
• Track progress and communicate with teachers and families.
• Be a consistent, positive adult students can count on.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

Tech-friendly

Teen engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Iowa paraeducator certification preferred

Job description

Part-Time Special Education Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920854

Application Deadline: Sep 26, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Part-Time Special Education Paraeducator $18/hour | Online/Hybrid | Empowering Excellence Charter School

About Empowering Excellence Charter School

Empowering Excellence Charter School is an Iowa public charter school serving high school students through a flexible online learning model. Our approach combines individualized instruction, consistent mentoring, responsive student support, and meaningful relationships to help students make progress toward graduation and their postsecondary goals.

The Job

We're looking for a part-time special education paraeducator who is great with kids, comfortable with technology, and believes relationships matter just as much as academics.

We're not a traditional high school—and this isn't a traditional para job.

Our students sometimes need an extra person in their corner: someone to help them get organized, show up, work through frustration, stay engaged, and realize they can be successful.

What You’ll Do

• Work one-on-one and in small groups with students receiving special education services
• Support instruction and IEP goals under the direction of licensed staff
• Help students stay organized, engaged, and on track
• Provide encouragement, redirection, and behavioral support when needed
• Connect with students through video, phone, messaging, and in person
• Track progress and communicate with teachers and families
• Be a consistent, positive adult students can count on

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who is patient, dependable, tech-friendly, flexible, and really good at connecting with teenagers.

And because we're a small team, being a great teammate matters. We want someone who jumps in, communicates, asks questions, shares ideas, and helps where needed. You also need to be coachable—open to feedback, willing to try a different approach, and always looking for ways to get better at supporting students.

Experience in special education, behavior support, or online learning is a plus. Iowa paraeducator certification is preferred, but we're also interested in the right person who is willing to learn.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

$18/hour | Part-time | Open until filled

Come help us do school a little differently.

Empowering Excellence Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type

Part-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Annie Bradford , Director of Education
• Empowering Excellence Charter School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]