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Pre- K Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Washington Community School District

Stewart Elementary - Washington, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs

Job Details

Job ID:

5921682

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 10, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

$16.21/hour, $615/month towards single insurance

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with district policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience working with children preferred but not required

Initiative to be a self-starter

Intuitive to the needs of the student

Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA, and parents of student as part of an educational team

Ability to be flexible in assignments given

Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Building principal

JOB GOALS

Assist teachers in the instruction and work/community settings in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Any or all of the following duties may apply to a specific paraeducator position, depending on the needs of the student and the operation of the educational setting.

Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

Maintain confidentiality.

Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

Assist classroom teachers with educational activities.

Take directions from teachers and building administrators.

Follow behavior management plans for individual students.

Maintain students' daily behavior logs.

Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.

Assist with preparing and organizing instructional materials and equipment.

Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.

Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.

Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.

Assist in implementing school-wide and classroom-consistent behavior management strategies/procedures.

Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.

Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.

Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.

Assist students with assignments, accommodations, and needs.

Reinforce skills taught by the teacher.

Chart/graph student performance.

Organize daily student work folders.

Address and provide physical and health supports (feeding and toileting).

Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior.

Supervise students in community/work settings.

Lift, carry, and correctly position students with physical disabilities.

Perform other activities as required by the building Principal or teachers.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary to be set at offer of employment, and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with the Washington School District school year calendar.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District's policy on Evaluation and State Statute.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Date:

Position Type:

Full-time