Preschool Para-educator

West Burlington Ind School District; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Burlington Independent School District is seeking a Preschool Para-educator for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position starts at $15.15/hr with considerations for individuals with experience.

Under supervision of a certified staff member, you will support certified staff with students, assist in instructional activities, and help with classroom preparations and behavior management, while collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• Must have paraeducator certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists professional staff with classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Prepares and reinforces instructional materials for individual needs.
• Assists with record-keeping of student learning and performance.
• Supports classroom behavior management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervises non-instructional areas such as lunch, bus duty, playground, and corridors.
• Accompanies students on field trips to assist with supervision.
• Assists with parent contact to foster involvement in education.
• Supports students with special needs to maximize inclusion.
• Follows safety rules governing assistance for all students.

Skills

Paraeducator certification

Word

Excel

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Preschool Para-educator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5867653
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 2:06 AM (UTC)

Job Description

The West Burlington Independent School District has an opening for a Preschool Para-educator for the 2026-2027 SY. Full-time position. Pay starts at $15.15/hr with considerations for individuals with experience. Persons applying must have paraeducator certification and the desire to work with students and be flexible in duties assigned while collaborating with staff members. Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Required Information

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Completed Application
• Paraeducator Certification

Position Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools and/or central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Must have paraeducator certification
• High School diploma or equivalent.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Preschool
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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Contact Information

• Lisa Elaine Beames
• 607 Ramsey St.
• West Burlington, Iowa 52655
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]