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Special Education Paraeducator
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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
CAL Community School District is looking for a full-time Special Education Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 school year. Job duties will include but are not limited to: Help special education teachers provide for physical, social, and instructional needs of students with various mental and physical disabilities in a classroom; assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs; work under the general supervision of the principal, the immediate direction of a certified teacher, and collaboration with special education support staff. ParaEducator certification or Substitute Authorization required within one year of employment. The position offers a benefit package that includes health, and LTD insurance and leave days. Para Educators (sub $14.00) Associate $15.00
- $20.00 Para I or II $15.50
- $20.50 Area of Concentration w/Sub Class $16.00
- $21.00 AA or BA Degree w/Sub Authorization $16.50
- $21.