Special Education Paraeducator

Fort Dodge Community School District; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part 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 to support teachers in instruction, supervision, and student care across settings including special education, general education, work/community, and bus assignments. Requires a High School Diploma or GED.

Pay starts at $14.67 per hour, with potential increases for 60+ college credit and para certification. Positions with 30+ hours per week come with a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision

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 educational activities.
• Maintain a safe and orderly educational environment.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Supervise lunchroom, recess, halls, classroom, bus loading/unloading.
• Prepare instructional materials.

Skills

Engage students

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

• $14.67/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.
• 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 - -

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter @fdschools.org , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675 , [e-mail], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affinity Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affinity Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, [e-mail], 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The District’s coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail] , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail] , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, [e-mail] , located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail] , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2025

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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