Special Education Para-Professional - Part-time

Young World Physical Education; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

IPERS retirement benefits

Personal, Sick Leave allocations

Job summary

Sioux Center Community School District in Sioux Center, IA, is seeking a Special Education Para-Professional to support teachers and students in our Intermediate School. The role covers recess duties or assistance with the special needs students from 11:00-1:15, Monday through Friday, starting August 19, 2026.

The position is part-time and employed by the Sioux Center Board of Education, with pay set hourly.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Ability to organize and maintain files and materials.
• Desirable: past para-professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the learning environment and support teachers.
• Maintain group discipline in classroom and during activities.
• Organize education materials and ideas for lessons.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Mentor students on study and life skills.
• Monitor student activities and assist with behavior management.
• Participate in staff training programs.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Para-professional experience

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Special Education Para-Professional - Part-time

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Job Details

Job ID: 5878959

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Sioux Center Schools are looking for energetic and compassionate individuals to join our Intermediate School Special Education Team to either cover recess duty or help our special needs students from 11:00-1:15 Monday-Friday. This is a part-time position starting August 19, 2026.

Basic Function of the Position

Assist students and teachers in the learning environment.

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• High School Graduate
• Ability to work with people
• Ability to organize and maintain files and materials

Desirable:

• Past para-professional experience

Duties and tasks of the Position

• Assist students in the modifications to their individual education program.
• Maintain group discipline in an education setting.
• Organize education material or ideas.
• Establish & maintain relationships with students.
• Mentor students on their study and life skills.
• Monitor student classroom activities.
• Use behavior modification techniques.
• Participate in staff training programs.

Employment Information

Employed by the Sioux Center Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

• Directly reports to the building principal
• The salary for this position is set by the Sioux Center Community Board of Education and is an hourly rate of pay.
• Benefits
  • Health, Life and LTD insurance
  • IPERS retirement benefits
  • Personal, Sick Leave allocations

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Denice Boote , Human Resources
• Sioux Center Intermediate School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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