Substitute Paraeducator 25-26

Iowa City Community School District

Job Location:

Iowa City - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required
Para Certificate or Post-Secondary Education preferred
Experience in a K-12 education system and/or working with children preferred
Ability to follow instructions and adapt to different classroom environments
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Patience flexibility and a genuine interest in supporting student success
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:

Human Resources/Sub Services

JOB GOALS:

The Substitute Paraeducator provides support to students teachers and classroom staff by assisting with instructional behavioral and/or physical needs in the absence of the regular paraeducator. This role ensures continuity of support services helping maintain a safe inclusive and effective learning environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist students individually or in small groups with academic activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Support students with Individual Education Plans including implementing accommodations and behavior support plans.
Monitor student behavior and support positive behavior interventions.
Provide supervision during classroom activities lunch recess and transitions including student arrival and departure.
Help maintain a safe clean and organized learning environment.
Support students with physical or personal care needs (if required and trained).
Document observations and student progress as directed.
Follow lesson plans routines and instructions left by the regular paraeducator teacher or Principal.
Communicate professionally with staff students and others.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work in general education or special education classrooms.
May involve standing walking lifting or assisting students with physical needs.
May include exposure to students with challenging behaviors.
Schedule and assignments may vary based on daily staffing needs.
Must be able to arrive at the scheduled assignment time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a non-contract position. Substitute positions work on call as needed for various assignments/buildings throughout the district. Substitute Paraeducators will be required to work a minimum number of shifts/hours in order to remain as an active employee. Substitutes in good standing at the end of a school year may elect to return to their subbing position for the following school year. Work is available daily during the 175 days of the school year.

EVALUATION:

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

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All applicants must complete a mandatory interview as part of the hiring process.

Background checks and compliance with district/state employment requirements are also required prior to placement.

SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATORQUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED requiredPara Certificate or Post-Secondary Education preferredExperience in a K-12 education system and/or working with children preferredAbility to follow instructions and adapt to different classroom environmentsStrong interpersonal ...