Supervisory Paraeducator 1 hr/day

Iowa City Community School District; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa City Community School District is seeking an Elementary Supervisory Paraeducator to support students in a classroom setting under the supervision of building staff. You will work as part of an educational team to promote student learning and safety.

The role involves supervising students during recess and lunch, assisting with health concerns, preparing instructional materials, and supporting teachers and school staff. Prior paraeducation credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• AA/BA degree or Para certification required or preferred.
• Experience with children is valued but not required.
• Post-secondary coursework in education preferred but not required.
• Must be a self-starter with initiative.
• Able to adapt to student needs and work well with a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess and ensure safety, reporting issues to staff.
• Monitor lunch period, seating, behavior, and assist with food distribution as needed.
• Assist with basic health concerns and medicine distribution.
• Record daily lunch counts and coordinate with Food Service for meals.
• Assist with attendance on absences and communicate with families.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Office equipment usage

Education

AA/BA or Para certification

Tools

Office software

Job description

Supervisory Paraeducator 1 hr/day

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5917364

Application Deadline: Sep 19, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Elementary Supervisory Paraeducator

QUALIFICATIONS

• AA Degree or BA degree, or Para certification
• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required
• Initiative to be a self-starter
• Intuitive to the needs of the student
• Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA and parents of student as part of an educational team
• Ability to be flexible in assignments given
• Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise
• Ability to use office equipment
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

• Building Principal

SUPERVISES

• N/A

JOB GOAL(S)

To assist in meeting the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of students in either an individual or small group setting under the supervision of the building administrator, classroom teacher or designated staff member. To work with an educational team in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Any or all of the following duties may apply to a specific paraeducator position, depending on the needs of the student and the operation of the educational setting.

• Supervise students during recess by monitoring the safety of activities and notify teachers and/or building administrator of any potential problems or injuries.
• Supervise students during lunch with seating, behavior and dismissal and assist lunch staff with distribution of food or as necessary to serve students.
• Assist with basic student health concerns and general medicine distribution.
• Assist with daily lunch count and order appropriate number of lunches from Food Service.
• Assist with daily student absences, tardies, records attendance and calls families of students who are unaccounted for.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
• Assists in media center when needed.
• Respects confidentiality of student records.
• Conform to expectations within the negotiated agreement for Paraeducators
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

175 contract days

Salary and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy of the Iowa City Community School District.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.05 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kelli Webb
• Longfellow Elementary
• Phone: [phone]

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