Student-Focused Substitute Paraprofessional

Nashua Plainfield Community School District; Nashua (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashua Plainfield Community School District is seeking dependable Substitute Paraprofessionals to support students and staff when regular staff are absent. You will assist with academic, behavioral, social, and daily living needs in a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include following teacher plans, working with individuals and small groups, and assisting with assessments and classroom activities while maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience with children preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups.
• Strong communication, patience, dependability, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
• Ability to follow teacher direction, student plans, and district procedures.
• Ability to safely perform physical duties, including lifting or transferring students when required.

Responsibilities

• Follow teaching strategies and directions provided by the classroom or special education teacher.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce academic, behavioral, and social skills.
• Assist students in implementing goals and strategies outlined in their IEPs.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with assigned students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Assist with classroom materials, teaching aids, and other instructional activities.
• Assist teachers with assessments, testing, scoring, and recording information as directed.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and compliance with school rules, including during transitions, hallways, bathrooms, and other common areas.
• Assist students with physical or daily living needs as outlined in their IEPs.
• Perform simple errands, clerical duties, and other student-related tasks as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
• Participate in required training or in-service activities.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with teachers, special education staff, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designated staff.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nashua Plainfield Community School District is seeking dependable Substitute Paraprofessionals to support students and staff when regular staff are absent. You will assist with academic, behavioral, social, and daily living needs in a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include following teacher plans, working with individuals and small groups, and assisting with assessments and classroom activities while maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.