Special Education Paraeducator: Classroom Support & Inclusion

Norwalk Community School; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Community School District seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraeducator to support students with individualized instruction and behavior plans. The role involves assisting teachers, promoting safety, and helping with data collection in a 9-month school year.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prior paraeducator or school setting experience, with strong collaboration and communication skills to work with diverse learners and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience as paraeducator or in a school setting preferred.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to children with varied needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with maintaining structured learning routines and safe environments.
• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and transitions.
• Implement strategies aligned with IEP goals and behavior plans.
• Prompt, cue, model, and scaffold student engagement.
• Handle equipment and assistive technology used in instruction.
• Assist with data collection on IEP goals and progress while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in collaboration meetings and professional development.

Skills

Experience as paraeducator

Experience in school setting

Collaborative skills

Interpersonal skills

Relate to all children

Communication skills

Ability to follow safety protocols

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Norwalk Community School District seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraeducator to support students with individualized instruction and behavior plans. The role involves assisting teachers, promoting safety, and helping with data collection in a 9-month school year.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prior paraeducator or school setting experience, with strong collaboration and communication skills to work with diverse learners and staff.