Special Education Aide (6.25 hrs/day)

Muscatine Community School District•Muscatine, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Muscatine Community School District is hiring a Special Education Paraeducator to support students at Grant Elementary. This is an hourly, nine-month position during the school year, scheduled for 6.25 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The advertised schedule is approximately 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; schedules may change based on student and building needs. The job description also lists normal work hours of 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The schedule is based on student enrollment, students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs), and their needs, and positions may begin or end with little notice. Starting pay is $18.40 per hour. Essential functions must be performed onsite. Under the direction of professional staff, the paraeducator assists classroom teachers in helping students meet academic and behavioral goals and develop social skills. Support may be provided individually or in groups and may include helping students complete assigned work, supporting data collection, assisting with personal hygiene, and supervising students. The role requires regular attendance to provide consistency and may involve working in different classroom areas and supervising indoor and outdoor activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Bilingual ability is preferred or highly desirable. Training may include Chapter 103 and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; some positions may require medication-administration certification. An interview, pre-employment background check, and onboarding/training are required before starting. The position is hourly and non-exempt, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency appropriate to the software used.
Experience working with challenged students.
Ability to work independently and help students become more self-sufficient and successful in classes.
Physical ability to assist students, including physically challenged students and lifting students as required.
Ability to conduct small-group drill work, remediation, or one-to-one tutoring.
Ability to use student equipment, including computers, wheelchairs, and health, mobility, or immobilizing equipment.
Knowledge of building and school-bus safety procedures and building alarm systems.
Patience, willingness to assume responsibility, and ability to work well with others.
Good interpersonal and human relations skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work under stress with large numbers of students, parents, and coworkers.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described in the job posting.
An interview, pre-employment background check, and onboarding/training session are required before beginning work.
Some positions may require a valid driver's license and use of the employee's own car when community mobility is a major focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred or highly desirable.
May be required to obtain certification to administer medication.
Required to take Chapter 103 training and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training; internal training is provided.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom teachers in helping students increase academic and behavioral goals and develop social skills.
Supervise and assist students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff.
Work one-to-one with students to complete assigned tasks when needed.
Support data collection systems as directed by the teacher.
Assist students with restroom use or personal hygiene when needed.
Maintain regular attendance to provide consistency for students.
Help students become more self-sufficient and successful in classes.
Support small-group drill work, remediation, or one-to-one tutoring.
Use and support students with relevant equipment, including computers, wheelchairs, and health or mobility equipment.
Follow building and school-bus safety procedures and building alarm systems.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Perform other duties as assigned.