Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator 3 hrs/day

Christine Grant Elementary; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Christine Grant Elementary in North Liberty, IA is seeking a Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator for a 3-hour shift from 11:00 to 2:00. The role supports preschool students, assists teachers, and helps maintain a positive early childhood environment.

The position requires an AA/BA or para certification; experience with children is preferred but not required. Collaborative work with staff, administrators and parents is essential.

Qualifications

• AA or BA degree, or Para certification.
• Experience with children preferred but not required.
• Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required.
• Self-starter
• Intuitive to student needs
• Able to work with teachers, staff, admins, parents as a team.
• Flexible in assignments
• Good judgment in unexpected situations
• Able to use office equipment

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess and notify staff of issues.
• Supervise lunch seating and assist staff with meals.
• Assist with basic student health concerns and medicine distribution.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Conform to paraeducator negotiated agreement.
• Foster a positive early childhood environment.
• Supervise preschool class during outdoor time and bus times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Good judgment

Adaptability

Office equipment use

Education

AA/BA or Para certification

Post-secondary coursework in education

Job description

Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator 3 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District Christine Grant Elementary - North Liberty, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator

(11:00-2:00)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA Degree or BA degree, or Para certification
• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Post-secondary coursework in educational field 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
• Ability to use office equipment
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

SUPERVISES:

• N/A

JOB GOAL(S):

To assist in meeting the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of students in either an individual or small group setting under the supervision of the building administrator, classroom teacher or designated staff member. To work with an educational team in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

POSITION 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.

• Supervise students during recess by monitoring the safety of activities and notify teachers and/or building administrators of any potential problems or injuries.
• Supervise students during lunch with seating, behavior and dismissal and assist lunch staff with distribution of food or as necessary to serve students.
• Assist with basic student health concerns and general medicine distribution.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
• Respects confidentiality of student records.
• Conform to expectations within the negotiated agreement for Paraeducators
• Assist in providing a positive, healthy environment of appropriate early childhood experiences for each child.
• Supervise and assist the preschool class during outdoor time, preschool bus times
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy of the Iowa City Community School District.

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator 3 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District Christine Grant Elementary - North Liberty, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968606

Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator

(11:00-2:00)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA Degree or BA degree, or Para certification
• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Post-secondary coursework in educational field 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
• Ability to use office equipment
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

• Building Principal, Preschool Teacher

SUPERVISES:

• N/A

JOB GOAL(S):

To assist in meeting the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of students in either an individual or small group setting under the supervision of the building administrator, classroom teacher or designated staff member. To work with an educational team in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

POSITION 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.

• Supervise students during recess by monitoring the safety of activities and notify teachers and/or building administrators of any potential problems or injuries.
• Supervise students during lunch with seating, behavior and dismissal and assist lunch staff with distribution of food or as necessary to serve students.
• Assist with basic student health concerns and general medicine distribution.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
• Respects confidentiality of student records.
• Conform to expectations within the negotiated agreement for Paraeducators
• Assist in providing a positive, healthy environment of appropriate early childhood experiences for each child.
• Supervise and assist the preschool class during outdoor time, preschool bus times
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

175 contract days

Salary and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy of the Iowa City Community School District.

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.05 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ken Turnis , Principal
• Christine Grant Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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