Special Education Level III Paraeducator

Special Education Level III Para educator

• Date Posted: 6/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Fort Dodge Senior High School

Supervisor:
Building Administrator
Contract Length: 190 days, or as assigned
Job Classification:
Para educator
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

• $15.07/hr (+$0.40 extra for 60+ college credit and $0.30 for Para Certification/Sub Authorization)
• All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, and paid leave.

Assist teachers in instruction, supervision, and care of students in various instructional settings, including special education, general education, work/community, early learning, and school bus, as assigned.

• Assist teachers with educational activities.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly educational environment.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Supervise lunchroom, recess, halls, classroom, bus loading/unloading, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teachers' instructions and reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Assist students with work completion.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist in meal and snack preparation and clean up, as needed.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing the classroom environment.
• Follow students' behavior management plans.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting, as required.
• Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Complete Medicaid documentation, as necessary.
• Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
• Implement strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and reduce inappropriate behavior.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Follow directions from teachers and administrators.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide supervision to students on the school bus, as assigned.
• Attend work on a prompt and reliable basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Ability to engage students with special needs.
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Mobility - X

Bend - X

Talk - X

Hear - X

Operate Computer - X

Stationary Position - X

Balance - X

Lift Up to 10 pounds - X

Lift up to 50 pounds - X

Manual Dexterity Tasks - X

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling - X

Sitting - X

Carrying (25 feet) - X

District Office Hours - X

Indoors - X

Weekends/Off Schedule - X

Temperature Extremes - X

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.