Classroom Paraeducator

Fort Dodge Community School District
Fort Dodge Middle School – Fort Dodge, Iowa

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Job : 5744558

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Classroom Para educator

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

Job Summary: To provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

• $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.

Essential Duties:

• Monitor a classroom activity directed by the virtual teacher.
• Keep students on track as they carry out an assignment.
• Guide students toward better study habits.
• Refer problems observed (academic or behavioral) to the teacher.
• Work with individuals or small groups to help them function more effectively (socially) in the classroom.
• Assist student(s) in learning to use equipment and materials.
• Help prepare materials for students.
• Carry out supervisory duties outside the classroom as approved by the building principal (e.g., field trips, library, auditorium).
• Assist students who have been absent.
• Enforce classroom management according to teacher's guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Physical demands include mobility, bending, talking, hearing, computer operation, staying in a stationary position, balance, lifting up to 10 pounds, lifting up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity tasks (reaching/pushing/pulling), sitting, and carrying (25 feet). Working conditions involve district office hours, indoors, weekends/off schedule, and temperature extremes. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, services, and employment practices.

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or veteran status.

• Kimberly Whitmore, Director of HR
• 109 N 25th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
• Phone:
• Email: kwhitmore