Special Education Paraeducator — Level II/III

Southeast-Polk-Csd; Mitchellville (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Polk Community School District in Mitchellville, IA seeks a Teacher Associate (Sp Ed - Lv II) to support classroom instruction and student supervision at Mitchellville Elementary.

Responsibilities include assisting with small groups, maintaining a safe learning environment, and helping prepare materials. Requires HS diploma, background checks, and CPI/First Aid training. Hours 8:30–4:00, with Wednesday 8:30–2:00.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work with Pre‑K thru 12th Grade students.
• Successful completion of physical, criminal background and child abuse registry check, and pre-work screening at time of hire.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Ability to obtain required training, including but not limited to the following: certification to administer medication to students, American Heart or Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)
• Ability to work with all students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with small groups and/or individual student instruction and supervision.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment in a variety of school settings; i.e., classroom, lunchroom, playground, field trips.
• Assists with classroom set up and material preparation.
• Assists with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
• Operates standard school equipment; i.e., computer, copier, audio‑visual equipment.
• Completes clerical tasks as assigned.
• Uses standard universal health precautions.
• Reads and comprehends at the student's grade level or above.
• Practices being a positive motivator and able to develop working rapport with the student.
• Relates to and interacts with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Communicates effectively with all staff.
• Follows Kronos rules for clocking in and out.
• Follows IEP and teacher's directives.
• Does not get visibility upset by occasional bad language, threat of physical violence or personal habits of students.
• Practices patience and does not become easily discouraged.
• Helps student(s) to become one of the class.
• Maintains confidentiality and student privacy by only discussing student needs with staff that have an educational need to know the information.
• Reports to assigned center as scheduled.
• Implements daily activities (crafts, board games, activities, large group games or activities).
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment.
• Ensures the health and safety of the student at the building, on the outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• Is knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
• Records behavioral incidents (time out, problem reports, accident reports, etc).
• Keeps all assigned paperwork up‑to‑date and submits in a timely manner (such as Medicaid, student academic or behavioral data)
• Serves as a positive role model for the students.
• Participates in home visits accompanied by the teacher when asked.
• Assists in the preparation, serving, and clean up of breakfast, lunch and snacks as needed.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Maintains professional growth, current Mandatory Reporting Training, First Aid, CPR certification as required by state and federal regulations.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Teacher or Principal.
• Completes annual Bloodborne Pathogens training.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work with diverse learners

Student supervision

Ability to obtain required training

First Aid/CPR training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 credit hours post-secondary education or Para educator certification

Job description

Southeast Polk Community School District in Mitchellville, IA seeks a Teacher Associate (Sp Ed - Lv II) to support classroom instruction and student supervision at Mitchellville Elementary.

Responsibilities include assisting with small groups, maintaining a safe learning environment, and helping prepare materials. Requires HS diploma, background checks, and CPI/First Aid training. Hours 8:30–4:00, with Wednesday 8:30–2:00.