Special Education Paraeducator - West Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Polk City (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

IPERS retirement

Job summary

West Elementary School, located in Polk City, Iowa, is seeking a Special Education paraeducator to support students with IEPs and assist teachers in delivering inclusive instruction. The role runs 7:25 am to 3:10 pm, Monday through Friday, for 7 hours per day, with compensation of $17.82–$20.11 per hour depending on certification.

Benefits include paid sick and personal leaves as well as IPERS. All applications should include at least three references. Contact Sophie Bower for questions.

Qualifications

• Flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
• Adhere to the Individual Education Plan and maintain confidentiality regarding student educational programming.
• Assist in the physical and intellectual development of students.
• Support the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Establish positive and productive relationships.
• Communicate consistently with teachers, staff, and students.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other staff to ensure best practice and supports are in place for students.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities, as appropriate.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Special Education Paraeducator - West Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5847730

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK thru 2nd; Central Elementary, PK thru 5th; Big Creek Elementary, 3rd-5th; Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th).

West Elementary School, located in Polk City, is seeking to hire a special education paraeducator. Individual must be flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn and grow.

Hours: 7:25 am - 3:10 pm Monday through Friday

7 hours per day

Compensation: $17.82 - 20.11/per hour depending on certification

Benefits

• Benefits associated with this role include paid leaves, including sick and personal, as well as IPERS.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
• Adhering to the Individual Education Plan and maintaining confidentiality regarding student educational programming.
• Assisting in the physical and intellectual development of students.
• Supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Establishing positive and productive relationships.
• Communicating consistently with teachers, staff, and students.
• Demonstrating ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other staff to ensure best practice and supports are in place for students.
• Participating in professional learning opportunities, as appropriate.

All applications must include a minimum of 3 completed references. Please contact building Principal, Cory Allison, with any questions.

EOE

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Sophie Bower
• 13930 NE 6th St.
• Alleman, Iowa 50007
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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