Special Education Paraeducator (Shell Rock Elementary)

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District; Shell Rock (IA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District in Shell Rock, Iowa, is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for Shell Rock Elementary to support students with disabilities under the supervision of certified staff. You will help implement instructional activities, assist with classroom materials, and reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.

The successful candidate will supervise students in various settings, assist with personal care as needed, and participate in trainings and meetings to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Experience working with school age children preferred
• Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet responsibilities of the job

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with educational activities
• Assist in preparing materials for instruction by setting up computers and audiovisual equipment
• Assist in organizing and utilizing reference materials and assessing student work
• Assist in implementing and monitoring Individual Education Plans
• Assist in implementing behavior management strategies
• Supervise students in lunchroom, recess, classrooms, halls, and bus areas
• Make quick, responsible decisions regarding student welfare and safety
• Assist students with work completion
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Provide personal care for students with disabilities as needed
• Attend in-service trainings and school meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic problem solving

Safety rules awareness

Office equipment operation

Communication with diverse groups

Student engagement with special needs

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Special Education Paraeducator (Shell Rock Elementary) JobID: 866

• Position Type: Special Education Paraeducator/Para/ Elementary Special Education Paraeducator
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location: Shell Rock Elementary

Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATE

Starting pay: $16.25/hour

Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Director

Frequently must accept direction from the Lead teacher.

Status:Hourly FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date Revised: June, 2026

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a certified staff member, may assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with academic support implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures, movement to & from classes, bus, etc., and personal health & hygiene.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teachers with educational activities, including:
• Assists in preparing materials for instruction by setting up and using computers, and audiovisual equipment and materials.
• Assists in organizing and utilizing reference and source materials
• assessing student work.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, recess, classrooms, halls, bus loading/unloading, and in those areas as requested.
• Makes quick, responsible decisions regarding student welfare and safety, including counseling students regarding conduct and self-discipline.
• Assist students with work completion.
• Completes Medicaid documentation as req uired.
• Reports incidents of unusual nature to teachers and principal.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.
• Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
  • Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Experience working with school age children in the education setting preferred.
• Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Basic problem solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to operate typical office equipment, such as telephones, computers, copier, fax machines, e-mail, etc.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to engage students with special needs
• Ability to learn information presented to student in classes such that they can support the student's participation in the curriculum presented.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to establish a positive relationship with students, staff and families.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to appropriate supervisor/administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to use hands to manipulate or feel for objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
• Must be ability to move throughout the school and classroom which would involve standing, walking, kneeling, bending, etc.
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds
• Must be capable of squatting up to 2 minutes at a time
• Must be capable of bending over up to 3 minutes at a time