PK-Paraeducator Special

Job Description

Hourly Rate: $16.00

TITLE: PK-12 Paraeducators General/Special Education

DEPARTMENT: School Campus as assigned

REPORTS TO: Principals

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Classroom Teachers

Basic Function (BF1):
Assist academic teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community.

• Assist and support classroom teachers with educational activities.
• Take direction and guidance from teachers and building principals.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students using best practice strategies.
• Maintain students' daily behavior/academic documentation.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Prepare and organize instructional materials, displays, and equipment.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
• Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
• Participate in IEP and other meetings as required.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting as required.
• Assist students with assignments.
• Organize daily student work folders and organizers.
• Prepare attendance cards and reports.
• Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
• Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain or increase appropriate behavior and deescalate unexpected behaviors.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Represent Fairfield Community Schools effectively in the community, state and nation.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to relate to students with disabilities.
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Previous classroom teaching experience (desired).
• Advanced degrees or certifications appropriate to the position (desired).
• Experience working or volunteering with populations with disabilities (desired).
• Supervisory experience with school-age children (desired).
• Commitment to collaborating with others.
• Critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to respond productively to setbacks.
• Respect for diverse perspectives and cultures.
• Compliance with Fairfield Community School Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy.

This position requires constant standing, walking, reaching, pushing and pulling, lifting up to 70 pounds, carrying items at least 35 feet, frequent climbing of stairs, and manual dexterity tasks. Occasional sitting and vehicle driving are required. The work environment includes constant interior and exterior exposure to extremes of temperature and humidity.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Previous classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Certification or training in special education or paraprofessional assistance preferred.
• Experience with students with disabilities, including personal care and behavior management, is highly valued.

It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Evan Marten, Chief Financial Officer / Human Resource Director, Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office at 403 South 20th St.,

Fairfield, IA 52556. Telephone: . Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).