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Supervisory Paraeducator 1 hr/day
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$35,410 / year median in Iowa
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Supervisory Paraeducator 1 hr/day
Iowa City Community School District
Longfellow Elementary - Iowa City, Iowa This job is also posted in Iowa City Community School District, and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5917364
Application Deadline:
Sep 19, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Sep 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Elementary Supervisory Paraeducator
QUALIFICATIONS
AA Degree or BA degree, or Para certification
Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
Post-secondary coursework in educational field 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
Ability to use office equipment
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO
Building Principal
SUPERVISES
N/A
JOB GOAL(S):
To assist in meeting the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of students in either an individual or small group setting under the supervision of the building administrator, classroom teacher or designated staff member. To work with an educational team in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.
POSITION 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.
Supervise students during recess by monitoring the safety of activities and notify teachers and/or building administrator of any potential problems or injuries.
Supervise students during lunch with seating, behavior and dismissal and assist lunch staff with distribution of food or as necessary to serve students.
Assist with basic student health concerns and general medicine distribution.
Assist with daily lunch count and order appropriate number of lunches from Food Service.
Assist with daily student absences, tardies, records attendance and calls families of students who are unaccounted for.
Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
Assists in media center when needed.
Respects confidentiality of student records.
Conform to expectations within the negotiated agreement for Paraeducators
Other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
175 contract days Salary and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy of the Iowa City Community School District.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District's policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$16.05 Per Hour
Benefits
- Dental Insurance