Preschool Special Education Paraeducator- Aldrich

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Aldrich Elementary in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is seeking a Preschool Special Education Paraeducator to support preschool students and families. The role may provide instructional support or direct/indirect services under licensed staff, fostering a safe, positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include classroom assistance, supervision in various settings, support for students with IEP/504/ELL, daily living activities, and light clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Two years of post secondary education (i.e., 60 undergraduate credits).
• Associate's or higher degree.
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and assist in small groups.
• Monitor and record student progress and assist with tasks.
• Assist with supervision in lunchrooms, buses, and field trips.
• Support students with IEP/504/ELL needs as required.
• Assist with daily living activities and hygiene needs.
• Perform clerical duties and help organize materials.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Listening

PC skills

Education

Two years of post secondary education

Associate's degree

CDA

Job description

Preschool Special Education Paraeducator- Aldrich

Aldrich Elementary - Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Job Details

Job ID: 5832507

Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

The preschool special education paraeducator position is either instructional or delivers other direct or indirect services to preschool children and/or their parents or guardians. The position supports: the creation of a safe, positive teaching and learning environment; student development in the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, behavioral domains; nurturance of positive productive relationships; integration of technology to support student learning; and exposure of students to ethical and professional role models.

Duties are performed under the direction of teachers or other licensed staff. Specific activities and responsibilities vary considerably among several types of para educator assignment. The following general functions include those aspects which, in any combination, may become a part of a para educator assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Classroom assistance: Under the direction of a licensed employee, a para educator may prepare instructional materials, correct student work, record grades, monitor/record/chart/graph student progress, directly assist individual students or small groups in the performance of instructional activities, and create or maintain bulletin boards or other aspects of the physical classroom environment.
• Supervision: Under the direction of a licensed employee, a para educator may be assigned supervision of students (lunchrooms, playgrounds, study halls, passageways, classrooms, bus loading/unloading areas, regular bus travel to and from school, field trips and such other supervisory functions as may be assigned).
• Special Needs: Working with individual or groups of students with special needs which may include, but not be limited to, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Individual Health Plans (IHP), 504 disability accommodation plans; when necessary, lifting, carrying, or correctly positioning students with physical disabilities; English Language Learners (ELL) whose first language is other than English.
• Activities of daily living: Para educators may assist students with their dietary needs, including feeding; escorting students to restrooms and assisting them with toileting, diapering as needed, incontinence care; and attending to their hygiene needs.
• Office functions: Para educators may be assigned clerical/secretarial duties including, but not limited to, word processing, data entry, bookkeeping, filing, laminating, machine operations, conference and registration material preparation, cumulative folder entries, lunch accounting, and attendance duties.
• Media assistance: Para educators may assist licensed media staff and the instructional staff at the building level with tasks in all library functions; in print center, public library and AEA library/media communications; assisting individuals and student groups in their library experiences, book fairs, and checking out of materials; and assisting in inventories and A-V, electronic and printed material accounting.
• Other duties: Para educators may also be assigned such other duties and responsibilities as may be appropriately determined by the building principal including, but not limited to, participation in building and/or district professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience Required:

Skills: Oral and written communications; listening; providing clear and concise instructions; basic use of a Personal Computer.

Knowledge:

Ability: Calm under pressure; organized; maintain confidentiality; tactful; developing self-confidence in others; dependable; capable of de-escalating emotionally/physically charged situations; follow directions and instructions; work collaboratively; develop positive and productive relationships with adults and students; empathetic; exercise good judgment.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and or Testing Required:

• Two years of post secondary education (i.e., 60 undergraduate credits)
• Associate's (or higher) degree
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Individuals who are employed on a regular or part time basis at 32 hours or more per week i.e. 0.80 full time equivalency (FTE) are eligible to participate in the District’s Group Insurance Plan.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Karl Smith
• Aldrich Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]