Special Education Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant)

Charles City Community School District; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Medical

Vision

Dental

LTD

Life

Job summary

Charles City Community School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) to support teachers in classrooms, including special education and general education settings at Washington Elementary, Charles City, IA.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and strong communication with students, staff, and families to promote a safe, engaging learning environment. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with IPERS and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to relate to all students and work cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: 48 credit hours post-secondary education or associate degree or paraeducator cert or NCRC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom teacher with educational activities.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students.
• Maintain students' daily behavior/academic documentation.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Supervise students in bus loading/unloading and in lunchroom/playground.
• Assist with assignments and reading activities.
• Prepare bulletin boards, games, and flash cards.

Skills

Integrity

Courage

Resilience

Excellence

Responsibility

Effective communication

Behavior support

Patience

Flexibility

Organization

Attendance

Confidentiality

Comet Pride

Hospitality

Growth mindset

Persistence

Grit

Enthusiasm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits or associate degree

Paraeducator certification

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant)

Charles City Community School District Washington Elementary - Charles City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907622

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Academic Services

REPORTS TO: Principals

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Academic Teachers

BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): Assist academic teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Charles City Community Schools Positions SJF1-13)

Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:

• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of Comet Pride
• Integrity
• Courage
• Resilience
• Excellence
• Responsibility
• Exhibits effective communications skills
• Effective outcomes in providing students behavioral and socio-emotional support
• Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students
• Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required
• Comply with Charles City Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-19):

Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills

• Maintain confidentiality
• Assist in the classroom teacher with educational activities
• Take direction and guidance from teachers, principals and drivers (if applicable)
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students
• Maintain students' daily behavior/academic documentation
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment
• Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions
• Assist and supervise instruction in the community setting as required
• Assist students with assignments.
• Listen to students read/read to students.
• Prepare bulletin boards, games, and flash cards.
• Organize daily student work folders.
• Prepare attendance cards and reports.
• Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and deescalate inappropriate behavior.
• Represent Charles City Community Schools effectively in the community, state and nation
• Other duties as assigned

ABILITIES (A1):

This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, and working indoors. There will be frequent bending, stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, extreme temperatures/humidity, and lifting of 50 pounds. There will be occasional sitting, climbing/stairs, driving, carrying of 25 feet, manual dexterity tasks, and working outdoors

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-5 and KED1-2):

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to relate to all students.
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred: One of the following: (1) 48 credit hours post-secondary education, or (2) associate's degree or higher, (3) paraeducator certification from Board of Educational Examiners, or (4) National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Desired:

• Successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population
• Supervisory experience with school age children

Position Inventory: Classified

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

FT/PT: FT

BENEFITS: IPERS, Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life

SALARY: $18.93/HR

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Come Join the Charles City Community SchoolDistrict!

Help us reach our mission of "To challengeallstudents to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration".

The Charles City Community Schools is looking for a passionate and committed leader who wants us to help reach our mission of "To challengeallstudents to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration,and the vision ofTo develop learners who are competent, compassionate, problem solvers".In our belief in doing what is best forallkids and being invitational, we encourage you to apply and discover what makes us an incredible place toworkand live. Charles City is located in beautiful northeast Iowa with endless opportunities to live and thrive in a rural setting with an urban personality. Our diverse community is innovative inworkand play. We are home to global companies that make us one of the business and commerce centers of northeast Iowa and the Midwest. Charles City is also home to world-class recreation with incredible parks, trails, athletics, fine arts, museums, and Iowa's first whitewater river course.

Charles City Community Schools is proud to offer some of the most generous and competitive pay and benefits of anydistrictin Iowa.

We encourage you to find out why we are a premier destination to live,work, and play.

www.charlescityschools.org

https://www.charlescitychamber.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CharlesCityCSD/

https://twitter.com/cc_comets

https://www.youtube.com/charlescitycsd

To set up a tour of our campuses and community, please contact us at:

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We look forward to meeting you!

CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Charles City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Moriah Mitchell1204 1st Ave, Charles City, IA 50616, Phone: [phone], email:[e-mail] or 504 Compliance Coordinator, Susan Johnson 1 Comet Dr., Charles City, IA 50616, phone:[phone], email: [e-mail].

Contact Information

• Danielle Bonnstetter
• 1204 1st Avenue
• Charles City, Iowa 50616
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]