Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional- FMI (3-4)

Marion Independent School District; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant/Paraprofessional for FMI (Francis Marion Intermediate). This full-time role reports to the principal and roster teacher, supporting licensed staff in delivering services to students with IEPs across academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming.

Responsibilities include instructional support, crisis intervention as needed, and collaboration with the team to implement IEP-driven accommodations and plan execution

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support students with IEPl.
• Willingness to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to participate in crisis intervention with proper training.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a school setting.
• Maintain a professional image and demeanor with students and colleagues.
• Ability to use basic technology including email, internet, and iPad apps.

Responsibilities

• Assist with academic instruction under the direction of licensed staff.
• Support behavior management and social-emotional interventions.
• Assist with curriculum material adaptation as directed by teachers.
• Collaborate with team to develop and implement educational plans.
• Complete clerical duties related to student programming and attendance records.
• Provide supervision in playgrounds, lunchrooms, halls, and media center.
• Participate in staff development and professional growth activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Crisis intervention

Multitasking

Professionalism

Technology use

Tools

Email

Word processing

iPad applications

Job description

Marion Independent School District Francis Marion Intermediate Elementary School - Marion, Iowa

Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional- FMI (3-4)

Job Details

• Job ID: 5818599
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 07, 2026 1:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Associate - Special Education

REPORTS TO: Principal & Roster Teacher

PURPOSE: Provide assistance to licensed instructional or support staff in the delivery of program specific services. Serves special education students, and school educational programs under the direction of licensed teaching staff. Assists to provide educationally based academic, social, emotional and behavioral programming which has been designed to meet the needs of students entitled to special education programming.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists to provide academic, behavior management, crisis intervention and/or other educational service support in structured individualized setting or group setting(s).
• Assists to provide individual and/or group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assists to implement, adapt or develop curriculum materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Collaborates with the team in planning and implementing educational and behavioral interventions, social emotional and behavioral interventions for individuals and groups of students.
• Completes clerical duties related to educational programming, instruction and/or classroom management including, but not limited to, materials preparation, communications, and recordkeeping related to student attendance, performance, behavioral incidents, etc.
• Provides support and assists with supervision of children/students in various settings including but not limited to: the playground (K-8 only), in the lunchroom, restrooms, halls, media center and in those areas as requested.
• May be requested to participate in projects, committees or activities to support the mission of the special education program, building or school district.
• Participates in staff development and professional growth activities as requested.
• Develops and maintains proper and adequate records and documentation in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Support implementation of academic accommodations, modifications and/or specific plans as outlined in the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of students and the district.
• Ability to handle information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to students, families and colleagues.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention support (after proper training).
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to use and integrate technology appropriately in daily work which includes, but is not limited to, application of basic computer skills to effectively use email, internet, word processing and ipad applications.
• Maintains positive professional relationships and behavior.

Working Conditions

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 can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer. Inquiries about compliance can be directed to the district’s coordinators or to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or Iowa Civil Rights Commission.

Position Type: Full-time

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Sara Cox
• 777 S 15th St
• Marion, Iowa 52302
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]