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2026/2027 Lincoln Elementary Special Education Paraeducator

Mount Pleasant Community School District

Mount Pleasant, IA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Mt Pleasant Community School District
Job Title: Associate/Paraeducator
Reports to: Building Principal
FLSA Status: __ Exempt _X_Non-Exempt
DATE REVISED: March 23, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Paraeducator will:
  • support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment
  • assist in the development of students' physical and intellectual growth
  • support social, emotional, and behavioral development
  • establish positive and productive relationships
  • effectively integrate the technology to support student learning
  • practice ethical and professional standards of conduct on an ongoing basis

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
  1. Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
  2. Supervise and assist students, including out of classroom activities (bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom).
  3. Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
  4. Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
  5. Assist students in use of computers.
  6. Carry out teacher's educational plans for small groups or individual students including serving students who may have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans.
  7. Monitor student progress using the same method as the teacher.
  8. Communicate with teachers regarding the progress of students.
  9. Attend staffing at the request of the teacher, principal or parent.
  10. Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Earned high school diploma or education equivalent

Education and Licensure:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Activity
Amount of Time
Occasionally
(1%-32%)
Frequently
(33%-65%)
Constantly
(66%-100%)
Stationary Position
X
Moving
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Handling
X
Reaching
X
Typing
X
Repetitive Motion
X
Balance
X
Lift 0-10 Pounds
X
Lift 11-25 Pounds
X
Lift 26-50 Pounds
X
Lift Over 50 Pounds
X
Operate Motor Vehicle
X
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working Conditions
Amount of Time
Occasionally
(1%-32%)
Frequently
(33%-65%)
Constantly
(66%-100%)
School Hours
X
Indoors
X
Outdoors
X
Evenings
X
Weekends
X
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year as established by the Board of Directors. Salary established by district adopted salary schedules.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
It is the policy of the Mount Pleasant 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, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.