Preschool SPED Aide

Fort Dodge Community School District; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid leave

Job summary

Fort Dodge Community School District seeks a Paraeducator to assist teachers in instruction, supervision, and care of students across special education, general education, work/community, early learning, and school bus settings.

The role supports classroom routines, safety, behavior management, material preparation, and documentation. Eligibility for a full benefits package is available for positions with 30+ hours weekly.

Qualifications

• AA degree or 60 college credits or Para Certification Level I and Level II Early Childhood required
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with educational activities.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly educational environment.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Supervise lunchroom, recess, halls, classroom, bus loading/unloading, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teachers' instructions and reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Chart/graph student performance.
• Assist students with work completion.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist in meal and snack preparation and clean up, as needed.

Skills

Engage students with special needs

Team collaboration

Health and safety procedures

Oral and written communication

Education

AA degree / 60 college credits / Para Certification

Job description

Fort Dodge Community School District seeks a Paraeducator to assist teachers in instruction, supervision, and care of students across special education, general education, work/community, early learning, and school bus settings.

The role supports classroom routines, safety, behavior management, material preparation, and documentation. Eligibility for a full benefits package is available for positions with 30+ hours weekly.