Special Education Paraeducator

Fort Dodge Community Schools; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Fort Dodge Community School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator at Butler Elementary School in Fort Dodge, IA. You will assist teachers in instruction, supervision, and student care across special and general education settings, and help prepare instructional materials and monitor progress.

The position is 190 days, non-exempt, with a starting wage of $15.07/hr plus $0.40 for 60+ college credits and $0.30 for Para Certification. Full benefits accompany 30+ hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to engage students with special needs.
• Ability to follow health, safety, and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities.
• Maintain a safe and orderly educational environment.
• Support in implementing behavior management strategies.

Skills

Special education

Student engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Health and safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fort Dodge Community School District Butler Elementary School - Fort Dodge, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939290

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Special Education Paraeducator
Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length: 190 days, or as assigned
Job Classification:Paraeducator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Compensation

• $15.07/hr (+$0.40 extra for 60+ college credit and$0.30 for Para Certification/Sub Authorization)
• All positionsassigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a fullbenefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Job Summary

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision, and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education, work/community, early learning, and school bus, as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Assist teachers with educational activities.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly educational environment.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Supervise lunchroom, recess, halls, classroom, bus loading/unloading, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teachers' instructions and reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Chart/graph student performance.
• Assist students with work completion.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist in meal and snack preparation and clean up, as needed.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing the classroom environment.
• Follow students' behavior management plans.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting, as required.
• Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Complete Medicaid documentation, as necessary.
• Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
• Implement strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and reduce inappropriate behavior.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Follow directions from teachers and administrators.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide supervision to students on the school bus, as assigned.
• Attend work on a prompt and reliable basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to engage students with special needs
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others
• Ability to follow health, safety, and emergency procedures
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time Physical Activity Occasionally
(1%-32%) Frequently
(33%-65%) Constantly
(66%-100%) Mobility - - X Bend - X - Talk - - X Hear - - X Operate Computer X - - Stationary Position X - - Balance - - X Lift Up to 10 pounds - X - Lift up to 50 pounds X - - Manual Dexterity Tasks - X - Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X - - Sitting - X - Carrying (25 feet) X - -

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time Working Conditions Occasionally
(1%-32%) Frequently
(33%-65%) Constantly
(66%-100%) District Office Hours - - X Indoors - - X Weekends/Off Schedule X - - Temperature Extremes X - - Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kimberly Whitmore , Director of HR
• 109 N 25th Street
• Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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