Special Education Paraeducator 7 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District•North Liberty, IA

About The Position

The Special Education Paraeducator performs professional duties in collaboration with school personnel and the special education department to support students’ documented needs. The role assists with implementing students’ Individual Education Plans and preparing and organizing instructional materials and equipment. Depending on student needs, duties may include supporting behavior plans, personal care, alternate communication devices, crisis prevention and response, student documentation and progress monitoring, and bus transitions or riding the bus. Paraeducators are expected to be self-starting, flexible, and intuitive in supporting students, maintain positive relationships and confidentiality, and attend work promptly and regularly. The position reports to the Building Principal. Employment is for 175 days, plus up to two additional in-service days, for a total of up to 177 days. Salary and the calendar year are governed by the negotiated agreement between the Iowa City Education Association and the Iowa City Community School District. Performance is evaluated under District policy, state statute, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Be self-starting, flexible, and intuitive in supporting students’ needs.
Complete bus rider training provided upon hire.
Para Certificate or post-secondary education preferred.
Experience in a K–12 education system preferred.
Other alternatives to the stated qualifications may be accepted as determined by the District.

Nice To Haves

Para Certificate.
Post-secondary education.
Experience in a K–12 education system.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing students’ Individual Education Plans and preparing and organizing instructional materials and equipment.
Implement a Behavior Implementation Plan when applicable.
Assist with or perform personal care and hygiene activities as necessitated by student needs.
Implement strategies and participate in ongoing training to prevent, minimize, and manage behavioral challenges with dignity and safety; this may include crisis response and physical management when needed and appropriate.
Participate in training and support implementation of alternate communication devices as needed, ensuring student access across settings.
Participate in verbal de-escalation and crisis management training provided by the Iowa City Community School District.
Maintain student documentation, Medicaid logs, and progress monitoring as requested.
Support students transitioning on and off the bus and, when needed, ride the bus to support students. Complete bus rider training provided upon hire.
Create and maintain positive working relationships with the school community, students, and other employees.
Attend work promptly and regularly.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.