Special Education Paraeducator-Hansen (Multiple Positions Available)

Hansen Elementary; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hansen Elementary in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for multiple part-time positions. The role supports classroom activities, student supervision, and individualized assistance to students with diverse needs under licensed staff direction.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional materials, IEP/504/ELL supports, daily living activities, and light office tasks. A high school diploma is required and prior school experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong oral and written communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, be organized, maintain confidentiality, and develop positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Classroom assistance under the direction of a licensed employee, including preparing instructional materials and monitoring student progress.
• Supervision of students in various settings such as cafeteria, playground, classrooms, and during bus travel.
• Support for students with special needs, including IEP/504/ELL considerations as applicable.
• Assisting with activities of daily living as needed (dietary needs, toileting, hygiene).
• Clerical tasks such as data entry, attendance, and basic office duties as assigned.
• Library/media support and assisting staff with educational materials and activities.
• Other duties as determined by the building principal, including participation in professional development.

Skills

Oral and written communications

Listening

Clear instructions

Basic use of a Personal Computer

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Paraeducator-Hansen (Multiple Positions Available)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5770374

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

The para educator position is either instructional or delivers other direct or indirect services to children, youth, and/or their parents or guardians. The position supports: the creation of a safe, positive teaching and learning environment; student development in the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, behavioral domains; nurturance of positive productive relationships; integration of technology to support student learning; and exposure of students to ethical and professional role models. Duties are performed under the direction of teachers or other licensed staff. Specific activities and responsibilities vary considerably among several types of para educator assignment. The following general functions include those aspects which, in any combination, may become a part of a para educator assignment.

• Classroom assistance: Under the direction of a licensed employee, a para educator may prepare instructional materials, correct student work, record grades, monitor/record/chart/graph student progress, directly assist individual students or small groups in the performance of instructional activities, and create or maintain bulletin boards or other aspects of the physical classroom environment.
• Supervision: Under the direction of a licensed employee, a para educator may be assigned supervision of students (lunchrooms, playgrounds, study halls, passageways, classrooms, bus loading/unloading areas, regular bus travel to and from school, field trips and such other supervisory functions as may be assigned).
• Special Needs: working with individual or groups of students with special needs which may include, but not be limited to, Individual Education Plans (IEP), Individual Health Plans(IHP), 504 disability accommodation plans; when necessary, lifting, carrying, or correctly positioning students with physical disabilities; English Language Learners (ELL) whose first language is other than English.
• Activities of daily living: Para educators may assist students with their dietary needs, including feeding; escorting students to restrooms and assisting them with toileting, diapering as needed, incontinence care; and attending to their hygiene needs.
• Office functions: Para educators may be assigned clerical/secretarial duties including, but not limited to, word processing, data entry, bookkeeping, filing, laminating, machine operations, conference and registration material preparation, cumulative folder entries, lunch accounting, and attendance duties.
• Media assistance: Para educators may assist licensed media staff and the instructional staff at the building level with tasks in all library functions; in print center, public library and AEA library/media communications; assisting individuals and student groups in their library experiences, book fairs, and checking out of materials; and assisting in inventories and A-V, electronic and printed material accounting.
• Other duties: Para educators may also be assigned such other duties and responsibilities as may be appropriately determined by the building principal including, but not limited to, participation in building and/or district professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience Required:

• Skills : oral and written communications; listening; providing clear and concise instructions; basic use of a Personal Computer
• Knowledge
• Ability: calm under pressure; organized; maintain confidentiality; tactful; developing self-confidence in others; dependable; capable of de-escalating emotionally/physically charged situations; follow directions and instructions; work collaboratively; develop positive and productive relationships with adults and students; empathetic; exercise good judgment

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and or Testing Required: high school diploma or equivalent.

Note: Professional certification for example Child Development Associate (CDA) and/or post secondary education, i.e., associate’s degree or above, may be required under certain circumstances including, but not limited to, meeting state or federal regulatory requirements.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Savannah Swestka , Principal
• Hansen Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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