Special Education Paraeducator - Empower Student Growth

Mount Pleasant Community School District; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt Pleasant Community School District is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment and assist in developing students' physical and intellectual growth.

The role includes supervising students, implementing behavior strategies, assisting with IEPs/504 plans, and using technology to support learning. Salary is set by the district's salary schedule. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent.
• Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred.

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 preferred

Job description

Mt Pleasant Community School District is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment and assist in developing students' physical and intellectual growth.

The role includes supervising students, implementing behavior strategies, assisting with IEPs/504 plans, and using technology to support learning. Salary is set by the district's salary schedule. Equal opportunity employer.