Supervisory Paraeducator 6 hrs/day

Shimek Elementary; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimek Elementary in Iowa City, IA seeks an Elementary Supervisory Paraeducator to support students under the supervision of staff. The role involves assisting teachers, supervising students during meals and recess, and supporting health and attendance tasks within a collaborative educational team.

The position emphasizes flexibility, initiative, and the ability to adapt to student needs, with 175 contract days and annual salary evaluation per board policy.

Qualifications

• AA or BA degree, or Para certification.
• Experience with children is preferred but not required.
• Post-secondary coursework in education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise during recess, lunch and assist with safety and behavior.
• Assist with health concerns, attendance and calls to families.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
• Assists in media center when needed.
• Respect confidentiality of student records and comply with district agreements.

Skills

Initiative to be a self-starter

Intuitive to the needs of the student

Ability to work well with classroom老师

Ability to be flexible in assignments

Ability to use good judgment

Ability to use office equipment

Alternatives to qualifications as the/

Education

AA Degree or BA degree, or Para certification

Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required

Previous experience working with children preferred but not required

Job description

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.

Supervisory Paraeducator 6 hrs/day

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975661

Application Deadline: Nov 03, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 10, 2026

Position Type: Full-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

• Chris Pisarik
• Shimek Elementary
• Phone: [phone]