Preschool Support Specialist (11am–2pm)

Iowa City Community School District; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa City Community School District is seeking a Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator for a 11:00-2:00 shift at Christine Grant Elementary in North Liberty, IA. The role supports students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical needs under supervision of teachers and staff.

Requirements include an AA/BA or para certification, plus the ability to work with an educational team. Salary is hourly with a 175-day calendar. Apply by the district deadline.

Qualifications

• AA degree, BA degree, or para certification.
• Experience with children preferred but not required.
• Post-secondary coursework in education field preferred.
• Initiative to be a self-starter.
• Intuitive to the needs of the student.
• Ability to work well with teachers, staff, admins, AEA, and parents.
• Flexible in assignments given.
• Good judgment for unexpected problems.
• Ability to use office equipment.
• District may accept alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess, notify teachers/admins of issues.
• Supervise lunch seating, behavior, and dismissal; assist with food distribution when needed.
• Assist with basic student health concerns and medicine distribution.
• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials.
• Respect confidentiality of student records.
• Adhere to negotiated paraeducator expectations.
• Contribute to a positive early childhood environment for each child.
• Supervise preschool class during outdoor time and bus times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Student needs awareness

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Judgment

Office equipment

Adaptability

Education

AA/BA degree or para certification

Tools

Office software

Job description

Iowa City Community School District is seeking a Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator for a 11:00-2:00 shift at Christine Grant Elementary in North Liberty, IA. The role supports students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical needs under supervision of teachers and staff.

Requirements include an AA/BA or para certification, plus the ability to work with an educational team. Salary is hourly with a 175-day calendar. Apply by the district deadline.