Substitute Paraeducator

Louisa-Muscatine Community School District; Letts (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisa-Muscatine Elementary is seeking Substitute Paraeducators to work with elementary, SPED and/or Junior High/High School students. An Associate's Degree or higher, a paraeducator authorization issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or a National Career Readiness Certificate is preferred, but not required.

Mandatory Reporter and First Aid Seizure Training is required and will be provided by the District. This position starts at $14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Paraeducator authorization (Iowa) preferred but not required.
• Mandatory Reporter and First Aid Seizure Training required and provided by the District.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility while supporting the teacher.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Reinforce and review concepts and skills.
• Assist teachers with assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, and safety.
• Document student progress and behavior to inform education plans.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and large group activities.
• Follow district safety and restraint procedures when needed.
• Promote a positive image of the district.

Skills

Clear communication

Directions & independence

Multi-tasking & upskilling

One-on-one instruction

Data handling & equipment use

Diversity & inclusion

Confidentiality & interruptions

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Paraeducator authorization (Iowa)

Job description

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Substitute Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914918
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Louisa-Muscatine Elementary is seeking Substitute Paraeducators to work with elementary, SPED and/or Junior High/High School students.

An applicant with an Associate's Degree or higher, aparaeducator authorization issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or aNational Career Readiness Certificate is preferred, but not required. Mandatory Reporter and First Aid Seizure Training is required and will be made available by the District.

This position starts at $14 per hour. Those hired with a paraeducator authorization or substitute authorization will earn an extra $1 per hour. For more information about a paraeducator authorization, please visit: https://boee.iowa.gov/license-authorization/paraeducator-certification .

SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take directions and complete tasks independently.
• Ability to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students.
• Ability to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
• Ability to maintain a work schedule requiring continuous physical activity; communicating with persons of varied backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; and working with frequent interruptions.

Reports to: Teacher and/or Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

Performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with supervising teacher and other employees.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities assigned by the teacher; promote student understanding of materials presented.
• Reinforce and review concepts and skills.
• Work collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom.
• Act as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students; assist teacher in maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintain, or assist in maintaining, student weekly progress reports.
• Take action, or assist in taking action, to restrain students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved restraint procedures.
• Document behavior of students to assist teacher in assessing progress with education plans.
• Promote a positive image of the district at all times.
• Supervise students at lunch, recess and in other large groups if applicable to the position.
• Assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting, and may include diapering if applicable to position.
• May provide colostomy care including emptying colostomy bags and cleaning of the skin. May provide catheterization. May administer tube feedings and/or medication(s) as authorized by the school nurse and supervisory staff. May provide health services and assistance to include changing dressings, assisting with oxygen, assisting with insulin, assisting with nebulizers or inhalers, and assisting with walkers, wheelchairs, crutches if applicable to position.
• Teach independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene and cleanliness if applicable to the position.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervising teacher and /or building principal.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

STATUS: This is an at-will position that is non-exempt under FLSA.

It is the policy of the Louisa-Muscatine 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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• LeAnn Gillespie
• 14478 170th Street
• Letts, Iowa 52754
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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