Special Ed. Paraeducators for the 2026/27 School Year

Council Bluffs CSD; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Summers off

Job summary

Council Bluffs CSD District-Wide in Council Bluffs, Iowa seeks Special Education Paraeducators for the 2026/27 school year. Positions are full-time with 7.5-hour days, schedule varies by school level.

To qualify, applicants may provide 48 college credit hours, an Associate’s degree, a Paraeducator Certificate, or an NCRC. Pay ranges from $15.76 to $18.58 per hour with benefits and summers off.

Qualifications

• At least 48 college credit hours.
• Associates Degree or higher.
• Paraeducator Certificate.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).

Education

48 credit hours

Associates Degree

Paraeducator Certificate

NCRC

Job description

Special Ed. Paraeducators for the 2026/27 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5645829

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 09, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Please read theattached jobdescription and all job requirements.

To qualify to be a Paraeducator, you must have at least ONE (1) of the following:

• 1. At least 48 credit hours of college coursework
• 2. Associates Degree
• 3. Paraeducator Certificate
• 4. National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

• $15.76 - $18.58 per hour (depending on experience)
• 7.5 hours per day
• 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Elementary), 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Middle School), 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (High School)
• Competitive benefit package, paid time off, summers off, and more!

It is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information, ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or characteristic in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Mallory Hempel
• 300 W Broadway
• Suite 1600
• Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]