Substitute Associate/Paraeducator ($120.00- $145.00) per day

Fairfield Community Schools; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Community Schools is seeking a Substitute Associate/Paraeducator to support classrooms across All Buildings in Fairfield, Iowa. The role pays $120.00–$145.00 per day and requires a High School diploma or GED.

The substitute assists teachers, supports students, and may perform clerical tasks as needed. Responsibilities include supervising students before/after school, assisting with recess, lunch, and field trips, and following behavior plans under a teacher’s guidance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Applicants must upload Iowa substitute certifications or documentation showing pending certification from the Board of Education Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Riding in a school vehicle to transport a student to/from school.
• Accompanying individual student(s) to each recess and/or breakfast and lunch.
• Instructing individual or small groups of students under the supervision and planning of a teacher.
• Accompanying students to special classes (art, music, PE) and on field trips.
• Implementing and monitoring student behavior plans under the supervision of a classroom or special education teacher.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Associate/Paraeducator ($120.00- $145.00) per day

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957545
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position: Substitute teacher associate

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED

The classroom associate is supervised by a classroom or special education teacher and may do a variety of tasks throughout the school day. The following are some of the tasks that might be assigned to a classroom associate. Additional tasks may be assigned by the teacher or principal from time to time as needed.

Working with students

• Riding in a school vehicle to transport a student to/from school.
• Accompanying individual student(s) to each recess and/or breakfast and lunch.
• Instructing individual or small groups of students under the supervision and planning of a teacher.
• Accompanying students to special classes (art, music, PE) and on field trips.
• Implementing and monitoring student behavior plans under the supervision of a classroom or special education teacher (may include physically removing a student from the classroom and taking for a time out).
• Supervising a classroom for a short period of time under the supervision of another teacher or the building principal.
• Before and after school supervision of students.

Other Possible Building Duties/Responsibilities

• Recess duty
• Lunch or breakfast duty
• Hall duty
• Clerical tasks for teachers, including such things as preparing materials for lessons, helping with bulletin boards, checking papers, and laminating.

Associate tasks may change from day to day or throughout the year, thus it is important for teacher associates to be flexible and have a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed. Associate schedules are determined by the building principal based on student needs.

Position: Substitute Teacher

Location: Fairfield Community School District

Description/Requirements

FCSD needs substitute teachers at all levels.

Applicants need to upload a copy of their Iowa teaching certificate, substitute certifcation, substitute authorization, or documentation showing pending certification from the Board of Education Examiners.

A cover letter and resume are optional.

Additionally there is training certification that needs to be completed by all substitutes: Bloodborne Pathogens, FERPA, Mandatory Reporter-both Child and Dependent Adult, Suicide Pre and Postvention, Chapter 103, Bullying/ Harassment Prevention and Intervention-Foundations and Title IX.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Notice of Non-Discrimination-public notice: It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, 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 the district's Title IX coordinator and Foster Care Point of Contact-Zach Wigle, Superintendent /Director of Curriculum Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office, 403 South 20th St., Fairfield, IA 52556. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] or the Equity Coordinator-Evan Marten SBO, Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office, 403 South 20th St., Fairfield, IA 52556 Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Contact Information

• Christine Willmon
• 403 S. 20th Street
• Fairfield, Iowa 52556
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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