Pre- K Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Washington Community School District; Washington (IA); On-site; USD 39,428,000 - 53,416,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Community School District is seeking a Pre-K Paraprofessional to assist teachers in instructional and supervised settings at Stewart Elementary in Washington, Iowa.

The role focuses on supporting student learning, maintaining a safe classroom, and collaborating with educators and staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required.
• Initiative to be a self-starter.
• Intuitive to the needs of the student.
• Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA, and parents of student as part of an educational team.
• Ability to be flexible in assignments given.

Responsibilities

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist classroom teachers with educational activities.
• Take directions from teachers and building administrators.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students.
• Maintain students' daily behavior logs.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Assist with preparing and organizing instructional materials and equipment.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
• Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Assist in implementing school-wide and classroom-consistent behavior management strategies/procedures.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
• Assist students with assignments, accommodations, and needs.
• Reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Chart/graph student performance.
• Organize daily student work folders.
• Address and provide physical and health supports (feeding and toileting).
• Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Lift, carry, and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Perform other activities as required by the building Principal or teachers.

Skills

Self-starter

Student needs awareness

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Good judgment

Job description

Pre- K Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Washington Community School District Stewart Elementary - Washington, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5921682

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

$16.21/hour, $615/month towards single insurance

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with district policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Initiative to be a self-starter
• Intuitive to the needs of the student
• Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA, and parents of student as part of an educational team
• Ability to be flexible in assignments given
• Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building principal
JOB GOALS: Assist teachers in the instruction and work/community settings in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Any or all of the following duties may apply to a specific paraeducator position, depending on the needs of the student and the operation of the educational setting.

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist classroom teachers with educational activities.
• Take directions from teachers and building administrators.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students.
• Maintain students' daily behavior logs.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Assist with preparing and organizing instructional materials and equipment.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
• Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Assist in implementing school-wide and classroom-consistent behavior management strategies/procedures.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
• Assist students with assignments, accommodations, and needs.
• Reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Chart/graph student performance.
• Organize daily student work folders.
• Address and provide physical and health supports (feeding and toileting).
• Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Lift, carry, and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Perform other activities as required by the building Principal or teachers.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary to be set at offer of employment, and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with the Washington School District school year calendar.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District's policy on Evaluation and State Statute.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Date:

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Jeff Brock
• 404 West Main Street
• Washington, Iowa 52353
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]