Preschool Special Ed. Paraeducator

Council Bluffs CSD; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Bluffs CSD is seeking a Preschool Special Ed. Paraeducator for Bloomer Elementary School in Council Bluffs, IA. The position runs 7.5 hours daily, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, and offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, IPERS retirement, personal leave, sick leave, and more. Qualified candidates must meet at least one requirement (AA degree, 48 credit hours, Para Certificate, or NCRC).

Qualifications

• Requires at least one of: AA degree, 48 credit hours, Para Certificate, or NCRC.
• Experience working with young people in an education setting preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be required; district will arrange.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

AA Degree

48 Credit Hours

Para Certificate

NCRC

Job description

Preschool Special Ed. Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975512

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Preschool Special Ed. Paraeducator

Bloomer Elementary School

7.5 hours

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Pay Range: $16.95 - $17.40/hour

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, IPERS retirement, personal leave, sick leave, and more!

It is REQUIRED that you have AT LEAST ONE (1) of the following to be qualified for this position.

• AA Degree, OR
• At least 48 credit hours of college courses, OR
• Para Certificate, OR
• NCRC - National Career Readiness Certificate

If you are currently enrolled in a program, please call 712-396-2357.

We are also seeking:

• Experience working with young people in an educationsetting preferred.
• Ability to become CPR/First Aid certifiedis required. The District HR Departmentwill set this up.

Questions? Call 712-396-2357.

It is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information, ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or characteristic 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 Human Resources at 712-328-6446.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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Contact Information

• Mallory Hempel
• 300 W Broadway
• Suite 1600
• Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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