Preschool Special Education Paraeducator

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

In the Fort Dodge Community School District we are professional high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity value integrity reward competitively celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Compensation

• $15.07/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.

Job Summary
Assist teachers in the instruction supervision and care of students in a variety of instructional settings including special education general education work/community early learning and school bus as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Assist teachers with educational activities.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly educational environment.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Supervise lunchroom recess halls classroom bus loading/unloading and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teachers instructions and reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Chart/graph student performance.
• Assist students with work completion.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students Individual Education Plans.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist in meal and snack preparation and clean up as needed.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing the classroom environment.
• Follow students behavior management plans.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
• Lift carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Complete Medicaid documentation as necessary.
• Feed toilet and diaper students as needed.
• Implement strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and reduce inappropriate behavior.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Follow directions from teachers and administrators.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with students parents and colleagues.
• Provide supervision to students on the school bus as assigned.
• Attend work on a prompt and reliable basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• AA degree or 60 college credits or Para Certification Level I and Level II Early Childhood required
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to engage students with special needs
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others
• Ability to follow health safety and emergency procedures
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building 1244 Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582 Telephone: FAX: TDD: (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. 7/2026

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