Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional- MHS (9-12)

Young World Physical Education; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Marion Independent School District is hiring a Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional at Marion High School in Marion, Iowa. The role supports licensed staff in delivering program services to students with special needs and helps implement IEPs, accommodations, and instructional activities.

The paraprofessional works under the principal and roster teacher, assisting with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional programming, and may participate in district projects and staff development

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to function as a team member and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing needs of students and the district.
• Ability to handle information confidentially and responsibly.
• 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/write and use basic computer tools including email, internet, word processing and iPad apps.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing academic, behavior management, crisis intervention and/or other educational service support.
• Assists in providing individual and/or group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Helps implement, adapt or develop curriculum materials with the classroom teacher.
• Collaborates with the team to plan and implement educational and behavioral interventions.
• Completes clerical duties related to educational programming and attendance records.
• Supports supervision of children/students in playground, lunchroom, restrooms, halls, media center and other areas.
• Participates in projects or activities to support the special education program and school district.
• Engages in staff development and professional growth activities as requested.
• Maintains proper records and documentation per district policies.
• Supports implementation of accommodations and plans per students’ IEP.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Crisis intervention

Tech literacy

Tools

iPad apps

Job description

Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional- MHS (9-12)

Marion Independent School District, Marion High School — Marion, Iowa.

Job Details

Job ID: 5818600

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 1:04 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA, Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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.

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.

Job Requirements

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

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.

Contact Information

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