Special Education Paraeducator: Student Growth & Support

Mount Pleasant Community School District; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Community School District is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support classroom instruction and student growth. You will work under the Building Principal and assist in implementing lesson plans and adapting instruction to diverse learners.

The role emphasizes maintaining confidentiality under FERPA, supervising students in various settings, and collaborating with teachers to monitor progress and communicate results. This position follows district salary schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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

Job description

Mount Pleasant Community School District is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support classroom instruction and student growth. You will work under the Building Principal and assist in implementing lesson plans and adapting instruction to diverse learners.

The role emphasizes maintaining confidentiality under FERPA, supervising students in various settings, and collaborating with teachers to monitor progress and communicate results. This position follows district salary schedules.