Substitute Associate/Paraeducator ($120.00- $145.00) per day

Fairfield Community Schools•Fairfield, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Fairfield Community School District (FCSD) is seeking Substitute Teacher Associates/Paraeducators for all buildings. This role involves supporting students under the supervision of a classroom or special education teacher. Tasks may include assisting students with daily activities, implementing behavior plans, supervising students during various times of the day, and providing clerical support to teachers. Flexibility and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks are essential, as associate schedules are determined by the building principal based on student needs. Additionally, FCSD is looking for Substitute Teachers at all levels. Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining the appropriate Iowa teaching certification. All substitutes are required to complete specific training certifications, including Bloodborne Pathogens, FERPA, Mandatory Reporter (Child and Dependent Adult), Suicide Pre and Postvention, Chapter 103, Bullying/Harassment Prevention and Intervention-Foundations, and Title IX.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Iowa teaching certificate, substitute certification, substitute authorization, or documentation showing pending certification from the Board of Education Examiners (for Substitute Teachers)

Nice To Haves

  • Cover letter and resume are optional

Responsibilities

  • Working with students
  • Riding in a school vehicle to transport a student to/from school
  • Accompanying individual student(s) to each recess and/or breakfast and lunch
  • Instructing individual or small groups of students under the supervision and planning of a teacher
  • Accompanying students to special classes (art, music, PE) and on field trips
  • Implementing and monitoring student behavior plans under the supervision of a classroom or special education teacher (may include physically removing a student from the classroom and taking for a time out)
  • Supervising a classroom for a short period of time under the supervision of another teacher or the building principal
  • Before and after school supervision of students
  • Recess duty
  • Lunch or breakfast duty
  • Hall duty
  • Clerical tasks for teachers, including such things as preparing materials for lessons, helping with bulletin boards, checking papers, and laminating
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