Multicategorical Paraprofessional MS​/HS

Paraprofessional

$16.85 per hour for 26-27 school year. These positions will officially open mid-July for openings that vary in various schools. Specific openings will be posted at that date, but please start early if you are thinking about working as a DCSD para next school year. Please indicate preferred school in cover letter.

Position Title:

Paraprofessional

Dubuque Community School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is safe and inclusive. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Keyboarding skills
• Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training on best practices in supporting the social-emotional/mental health needs of students
• Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in instructional support
• Physical and emotional stamina to meet daily student care needs

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Post high school coursework
• Experience working with children

Basic Function:

This person will be working with students, teachers and other building staff members to assist in the delivery of the educational program. The paraprofessional hired must be able to:

• Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the public
• Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with students and staff
• Work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Provide effective and systematic supervision of students
• Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s)
• Provide input and feedback to supervising teacher as requested
• Exercise maturity and sound judgment in making decisions
• Maintain accurate records
• Assist teacher in computer entry of data and the application of technology
• Maintain effective discipline based on the policies and guidelines of the District
• Support guided practice or monitor educational program as directed
• Provide services as outlined in students' individualized education programs
• Maintain confidentiality
• Meet the daily care student needs, including, but not limited to lifting, repositioning, diapering, toileting, etc.
• Engage in professional learning required for job assignment
• Demonstrate a willingness to participate in staff development
• Experience and/or desire working with diverse groups of students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move independently about the building, and position oneself appropriately based on the situation, as required of position
• Adhere to workdays/hours outlined in letter of assignment
• Report to location outlined in letter of assignment
• Follow expectations in handbook, including attendance