Special Education Paraeducator: Empower Student Growth

TeachIowa; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt Pleasant Community School District is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive learning environment for students requiring special education services. Immediate start and collaboration with the Building Principal.

The position involves supervising students, assisting with IEP-related supports, implementing behavior plans, assisting with technology, and performing clerical tasks as needed, in a district committed to equity and student growth.

Qualifications

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with FERPA.
• Supervise and assist students, including out of classroom activities (bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom).
• Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
• Assist students in use of computers.
• Carry out teacher's educational plans for small groups or individual students including serving students who may have IEPs or 504 Plans.
• Monitor student progress using the same method as the teacher.
• Communicate with teachers regarding the progress of students.
• Attend staffing at the request of the teacher, principal or parent.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Educator Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Mt Pleasant Community School District is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive learning environment for students requiring special education services. Immediate start and collaboration with the Building Principal.

The position involves supervising students, assisting with IEP-related supports, implementing behavior plans, assisting with technology, and performing clerical tasks as needed, in a district committed to equity and student growth.