Classroom Para (ISS Room)

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Paraeducators/TA

Date Posted:
3/2/2026

Location:
Fort Dodge Middle School
(High-Needs School)

District:
Fort Dodge Community School District

Classroom Paraeducator (ISS Room)

Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length: 190 days or as assigned
Job Classification:Paraeducator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

To provide a well-organized smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantageof the instructional program and available resource materials.

Compensation

$14.67/hr ($0.40 extra for 60 college credit and$0.30 for Para Certification/Sub Authorization)
All positionsassigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a fullbenefits package including medical dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Essential Duties:

Monitor a classroom activity directed by the vitual teacher.
Keep students on the track as they carry out an assignment.
Guide students toward better study habits.
Refer problems observed (academic or behavioral) to the teacher.
Work with individuals or small groups to help them function more effectively (socially) in the classroom.
Assist student(s) in learning to use equipment and materials.
Help prepare materials for students.
Carry our supervisory duties outside the classroom as approved by the building principal (e.g. field trips library auditorium).
Assist students who have been absent.
Enforce classroom management according to teachers guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Amount of Time
Physical Activity	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
Mobility	-	-	X
Bend	-	X	-
Talk	-	-	X
Hear	-	-	X
Operate Computer	X	-	-
Stationary Position	X	-	-
Balance	-	-	X
Lift Up to 10 pounds	-	X	-
Lift up to 50 pounds	X	-	-
Manual Dexterity Tasks	-	X	-
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling	X	-	-
Sitting	-	X	-
Carrying (25 feet)	X	-	-

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time
Working Conditions	Occasionally (1%-32%)	Frequently (33%-65%)	Constantly (66%-100%)
District Office Hours	-	-	X
Indoors	-	-	X
Weekends/Off Schedule	X	-	-
Temperature Extremes	X	-	-

The physical demands include: sitting standing twisting lifting and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs services and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy please contact Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security rporter@ located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 N 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501 or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St. 37th Floor Chicago IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse Director of Special Education/Special Needs Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The Districts Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The Districts coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter Director of Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The Districts Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The Districts Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore Director of Human Resources located at Central Administration Office 109 North 25th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter Director of School Safety and Security located at Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street Fort Dodge IA 50501.Rev. 7/2025

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Position Type:Paraeducators/TADate Posted:3/2/2026Location:Fort Dodge Middle School(High-Needs School)District:Fort Dodge Community School DistrictClassroom Paraeducator (ISS Room)Supervisor: Building AdministratorContract Length: 190 days or as assignedJob Classification:ParaeducatorFLSA Status: No...