Special Education Paraprofessional

AC/GC Junior High; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AC/GC Junior High & AC Elementary are seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in the classroom. The role involves reinforcing instruction, assisting in small groups, and implementing accommodations as directed by the teacher.

Responsibilities include supervising students during various activities, collecting progress data, and contributing to a safe, organized learning environment. Open until filled; starting date immediate.

Qualifications

• Supports classroom instruction for students with disabilities.
• Assists teacher with implementing individualized instruction plans.
• Provides supervision and assists with behavior management in classroom.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce skills from lessons and adapt materials as directed.
• Assist with small-group instruction and student supports.
• Supervise students during unstructured times and daily activities.
• Support data collection and documentation for progress monitoring.

Skills

Classroom support

Paraprofessional IA

Special Education

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894217

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classroom Special Education Paraprofessional- AC/GC Junior High & AC Elementary are in need of paraprofessionals to meet the needs of special education students in the classroom.

Opened until filled.

Other paraprofessional duties as assigned:

• Reinforcing application of skills on previously introduced concepts.
• Reinforcing previously provided “specially designed instruction.”
• Generalizing accommodations in response to immediate needs.
• Facilitating teacher instructions in small group activities.
• Assisting teacher in modifying or adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the learner.
• Supervising students in work settings.
• Collecting data.
• Reading tests to students.
• Implementing student behavior plans.
• Supervising students during recess, bus duty, transportation, lunch duty, study hall, and other such periods of the day in which students have unstructured time.
• Provide input into individualized education program planning.
• Maintaining an inventory and ordering supplies as directed by the teacher.
• Maintaining an orderly, healthy, and safe environment.
• Setting up and maintaining learning environments, learning centers and adaptive equipment as directed by the teacher.
• Recording activities for documentation (implementation log).
• Copying and disseminating instructional/assessment materials.
• Modifying the format of instructional materials (change to larger type, etc.)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Ed Den Beste , Principal
• AC/GC Junior High
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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