Paraprofessional

Teach Iowa Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District - Marcus, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job : 5953504
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Title:

Para educator (Sp Ed)

Location:

Preschool

Hours:

7:45-3:45 (Monday-Thrusday)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of physical, criminal background and child abuse registry check, and pre-work screening at time of hire.
• Ability to obtain complete training
• Ability to work with all students with diverse needs.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with students individually or in small groups
• Assists in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to individual needs of students
• Assists with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
• Uses standard universal health precautions.
• Practices being a positive motivator and able to develop working rapport with the student.
• Relates to and interacts with students using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Communicates effectively with all staff.
• Follows IEP and teacher’s directives.
• Practices patience and growth mindset
• Maintains confidentiality and student privacy by only discussing student needs with staff that have an educational need to know the information.
• Implements daily activities
• Ensures the health and safety of the student at the building, on the outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• Is knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
• Records behavioral incidents (time out, problem reports, accident reports, etc).
• Keeps all assigned paperwork up-to-date and submits in a timely manner (such as Medicaid, student academic or behavioral data)
• Assists in the preparation, serving, and clean up of breakfast, lunch and snacks as needed.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervising Teacher or Principal.

Position Type:
Part-time

Job Categories:
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

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• Brandon Weisert , Principal
• Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District
• Phone:
• Email: brandon.weisert