Paraeducators; SpEd, Instructional, In-School Suspension, At-Risk - Pre-K

Para educator Position

Lewis Central Community School District is looking for dedicated para educators to join our team for the 2026-27 school year. These are full-time, school-year, hourly positions supporting students across a variety of grade levels and classroom settings.

Building and grade level placements will be determined during the interview process based on experience and district needs.

Job Title:

Para educator

Department:
Building Support Staff

Supervisor:
Building Administrator

Classification:
Classified - Full-Time School-Year

FLSA Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Summary

Primarily responsible for contributing to the social, emotional, vocational, and academic success of students by providing encouragement, support, assistance, and advocacy. This role involves working as a team member under the direct guidance of a licensed teacher or staff member and supervision of a building administrator to monitor and assist students during whole class instruction, independent work, and in other unstructured school settings while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional and ethical practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Contributes to the social, emotional, vocational, and academic success of students.
• Provides encouragement, support, assistance, and advocacy consistently for students.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with students and co-workers to include teachers, administrators, and other members of the student support team.
• Monitor and assist students during whole class instruction, independent work under teacher direction and other unstructured school settings.
• Provide follow-up practice and support in small groups or individually under teacher direction.
• Monitor students in a variety of settings such as the cafeteria, bus loading area, playground, hallway, or other unstructured times.
• Carry out behavior management plans developed by teachers and other professionals, including implementing student behavior plans and building-wide expectations (like PBIS) if appropriately trained.
• Support students by reading tests, scribing, and adapting tests under the direction of teachers.
• Collect and record data regarding student social, behavioral, or academic performance as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality related to students at all times and follow all district policies and procedures.
• Communicate absences with supervisors and check school email daily.
• Complete all assigned paperwork (e.g., Medicaid documentation) consistently and in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates Degree and/or Para educator Certification through the Iowa BOEE preferred.
• 1-2 years working with children in a school or learning environment is preferred.

Hours/

Schedule:

All Para educator positions are scheduled for 8 hours per day (7.5 working hours and ½ unpaid lunch break). This position is expected to work all student days; between 174 and 177 depending on whether you are assigned to an elementary or secondary building. Typically, the position would only be in attendance the same days as students but may be asked to attend professional development sessions on non-student days as well.

Daily attendance for this position is essential for the success of our students.

Rate of pay:
The position is an hourly position that is "paid as you go" this means that you are only paid for the hours that you work. The hourly rate of pay starts at $15.00 per hour but depending on your past work experience ($0.10 - $0.20 more per hour maxed at 5 years' experience), post-secondary education ($0.50 - $1.00 more per hour), and certain certifications you may have, there are differentials you could qualify for.

Benefits:
This position is a full-time school-year position and does qualify for a full benefits package including health and dental insurance. In addition to the traditional benefits offered, the District provides for all full-time school-year employees a $30,000 life insurance policy at no cost to you. You also are enrolled from day one, in the state sponsored retirement program, IPERS. The District contributes 9.44% of your wages to this.

IPERS requires that you contribute 6.29% of your wages.

Paid Leave:
The District has both paid sick leave and paid personal leave. As a full-time school-year employee of the District you are given 2 personal days to use throughout the school year. You are given sick leave based on the number of years you are with the District; in your first year you are given 10 days, pro-rated for the month that you start…