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.
Special Education Para Educators
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Maquoketa Comm School District - Maquoketa, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5890607
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
ANTICIPATED VACANCIES
Briggs Elementary, Maquoketa Middle School, Maquoketa High School
Special Education Para Educators
2026-2027 School Year
Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Successful Interview
Desire to work with elementary students
Desire to work with students who are eligible for special education services
Possess excitement and energy towards student learning
Positive mindset and flexible
Able to collaborate with a team and open to new ideas
Duties:
Work under supervision of teacher
Assist with students who are eligible for special education services in the classroom with peers in addition to support in a small classroom setting
Attend professional learning assigned by building Principal and Curriculum Director
Check email on a daily basis
Preference will be given to the candidate who:
Possesses the best qualifications Presents the strongest interview
Rate of Compensation:
7 hours per day
Rate of pay per 2025-26 Support Staff Settlement Conditions
Administrators will contact candidates to discuss which buildings candidates are most interested in and where there are current openings.
Apply online at:
www.maquoketaschools.org
Position open until filled
Supt. Tara Notz
Maquoketa Community Schools
612 South Vermont
Maquoketa, IA 52060
EEO/AA
It is the policy of Maquoketa Community School District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status (for programs). Maquoketa Community School District offers career and technical education programs in the following service areas: Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Human Services and Industrial Technology. If you have a question or complaint related to this policy, or for information about the district's grievance procedures, please contact Superintendent Notz, 612 S. Vermont St. Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 at 563-652-4984, tnotz@maquoketaschools.org 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,
