Special Education Aide (6.25 hrs/day)

Jefferson Elementary

Muscatine (IA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Muscatine Community School District is hiring a Special Education Paraeducator for Jefferson Elementary in Muscatine, IA. This 6.25-hour-per-day paraeducator position runs nine months per year while school is in session, typically 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Bilingual ability is preferred and on-site work is required to support students with academic, social, and behavioral needs. Responsibilities include assisting the classroom teacher, one-on-one support, and data collection

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Bilingual preferred.
Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.
Must have the physical ability to assist students, including lifting.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom teacher in helping students achieve academic and behavioral goals.
May provide one-on-one support with a student.
Support data collection systems under teacher direction.
Assist with restroom or personal hygiene as needed.
Maintain regular attendance to support student consistency.

Skills

HS diploma or GED

Bilingual preferred

On-site required

Student support

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Aide (6.25 hrs/day)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5869671

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 23, 2024

Starting Pay: $18.40/hour

Job Description

Muscatine Schools is hiring a Special Education Aide for Jefferson Elementary. Special Education Aides are assigned to work 9 months/year while school is in session. This position is scheduled for 6.25 hrs/day, Monday through Friday, with an approximate schedule of 8:00am - 2:45pm (subject to change based on student(s)/building needs). Bilingual preferred or highly desirable. All essential functions must be performed on-site.

An interview, pre-employment background check, and onboarding/training session will be required prior to a candidate beginning as a Paraeducator/Aide with Muscatine Schools. All positions are open until filled.

POSITION TITLE

Special Education Paraeducator

EMPLOYEE UNIT

Clerical/Secretarial/Aide/Paraeducator Unit

FUNCTIONAL AREA

Support Staff

REPORT TO

Principal; Special Education Teacher

STATUS

Hourly Nine (9) month position

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

Normal Work Day

8:00am - 2:45pm (subject to change based on student(s)/building needs)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

May be required to be certified to administer medication. Required to take Chapter 103 Training __ Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (includes preventative strategies, de-escalation skills, and communication techniques) which will be provided through internal training. May receive other training(s) as required.

OBJECTIVE:

Assist classroom teacher in helping students to increase their academic and behavioral goals, and social skills.

MAJOR DUTIES

Responsible for students with academic, social and emotional needs
May include working one to one with student to complete assigned tasks
Ability to support data collection systems under teacher directions
May need to assist in the restroom or with personal hygieneRegular attendance to ensure consistency with students
Other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates are required to have a high school diploma or GED.
Bilingual preferred or highly desirable.
While all positions allow the employee to start in a position prior to receiving certain training there are some that cannot be performed well until after being trained. In all cases if the employee does not take the training when it is offered they are no longer eligible to hold the position.
Some positions require a valid driver's license, as the major focus of the position is community mobility and will require the employee to use his/her own car.
The employee must have the physical capacity to assist the physically challenged student including lifting the student as required.

LOCATION:

As assigned

Knowledge skills and abilities required to carry out the job satisfactorily.

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer proficient in skill level appropriate software
Experience working with challenged students
Self-starter and able to help student become more self-sufficient and/or successful in classes
Physically able to help students
Capable of small group drill-work, remediation or one on one tutoring
Proficient in student's equipment included but not limited to the computer, wheel chair, health, mobilizer, immobilizer
Building and school bus safety procedures
Building and school alarm systems
Must genuinely like children and enjoy working with young people
Must not get upset by occasional bad language, threat of physical violence or personal habits of student
Possess patience so you do not get easily discouraged
Willingness to assume responsibility
Help students to become one of the class
Human relations skills and good interpersonal skills
May participate in home visit accompanied by the teacher
Confidentiality of all information is critical
Ability to work well with others

AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee must be capable of working under stress with large numbers of students, parents and co-workers. Lack of mobility may limit assignment(s). Mental acuity is required and mental and physical ability to manage workload is essential.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

It is the policy of the Muscatine Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status in its employment practices. For assistance or consultation contact the Director of Human Resources. The Muscatine Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Affiantce Employer.

EVALUATION

Principal shall evaluate no less than once annually with input from the teacher.

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary: $18.40 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

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