Special Education Aide (6.25 hrs/day)

McKinley Elementary; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McKinley Elementary in Muscatine, IA, is seeking a Special Education Aide for a 6.25 hours/day position. The role runs 9 months/year, typically 8:00am–2:50pm, with starting pay of $18.40/hour. Bilingual ability is preferred. All essential functions are performed on-site.

The aide will assist classroom teachers, support students with academic and behavioral goals, and participate in required trainings. Background checks and onboarding are required prior to start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• Physical ability to assist students.
• Ability to use basic classroom software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students, individually or in groups.
• Support students with academic, social and emotional needs.
• Assist with data collection under teacher directions.
• Assist in restroom or with personal hygiene.
• Regular attendance to ensure consistency with students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Experience with challenged students

Self-starter

Patience

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bilingual preferred

Valid driver’s license

Physical ability to assist students

Job description

Special Education Aide (6.25 hrs/day)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966598

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Muscatine Schools is hiring a Special Education Aide forMcKinley 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 - 2:50pm (subject to change based on student(s)/building needs). Starting pay for this position is $18.40/hour.Bilingual preferred or highly desirable. All essential functions must be performed on-site.

Please see below job description for a list of the duties and responsibilities of a Special Education Aide.

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.

MUSCATINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

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: 7:45am-2:30pm(subject to change based on student(s)/building needs).

The schedule of a Special Education Para is based upon both the number of students, the Individual Education Program (IEP) of each of the students, and the need of the students. These positions may begin/end with very little notice. The District sets the total paid hours for each position based on the recommendation of the Director of Teaching and Learning.

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:

Under direction of professional staff, supervise and assist students, individually or in group settings as follows:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified candidatesare 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