Special Ed Paraeducator - Student Support & Behavior Aide

Iowa City Community School District; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa City Community School District seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students at Hoover Elementary in Iowa City, IA. The role requires assisting with IEPs, material preparation, and implementing behavior plans to support student needs.

Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, documentation, and collaboration with staff. Evening or on-time attendance, confidentiality, and bus assistance are part of duties, with 177-day calendar and stepwise in-service training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Para Certificate or Post-Secondary Education preferred.
• Experience in a K-12 education system is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of student's Individual Education Plans and support in the preparation and organization of instructional materials and equipment.
• Will implement strategies and participate in ongoing training that prevents, minimizes, and manages behavioral challenges with dignity and safety for the student.
• Participating in training and supporting the implementation of alternate communication devices as needed and ensuring access across settings.
• Participate in verbal de-escalation and crisis management training provided by the Iowa City Community School District
• Maintain as requested student documentation, Medicaid logs, and progress monitoring.
• Support in the transition of students on and off the bus, as well as when needed riding the bus to support students based on student needs.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with the school community, students, and other employees.
• Attends work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Certificate or Post-Secondary Education

Experience in a K-12 education system

Job description

Iowa City Community School District seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students at Hoover Elementary in Iowa City, IA. The role requires assisting with IEPs, material preparation, and implementing behavior plans to support student needs.

Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, documentation, and collaboration with staff. Evening or on-time attendance, confidentiality, and bus assistance are part of duties, with 177-day calendar and stepwise in-service training.