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North Polk Community School District
Special Education Paraeducator - West Elementary
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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
Special Education Paraeducator - West Elementary
North Polk Community School District
West Elementary - Polk City, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5847730Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
Today Job Description The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK thru 2nd; Central Elementary, PK thru 5th, Big Creek Elementary, 3rd-5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th). West Elementary School, located in Polk City, is seeking to hire a special education paraeducator. Individual must be flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn and grow.Hours:
7:25 am - 3:10 pm Monday through Friday 7 hours per dayCompensation:
$17.82 - 20.11/per hour depending on certificationBenefits:
Benefits associated with this role include paid leaves, including sick and personal, as well as IPERS. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Supporting a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
- Adhering to the Individual Education Plan and maintaining confidentiality regarding student educational programming.
- Assisting in the physical and intellectual development of students.
- Supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
- Establishing positive and productive relationships.
- Communicating consistently with teachers, staff, and students.
- Demonstrating ethical and professional standards of conduct.
- Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other staff to ensure best practice and supports are in place for students.
- Participating in professional learning opportunities, as appropriate.