Special Education Associate​/Paraprofessional- Parkview Elementary; PK-2nd

Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional - Parkview Elementary (PK-2nd)

Marion Independent School District
Parkview Elementary School
- Marion, Iowa

Job : 5817960

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

This job posting is closed

Job Title: Associate
- Special Education

Reports To: Principal & Roster Teacher

Purpose: Provide assistance to licensed instructional or support staff in the delivery of program-specific services. Support special education students and school educational programs under the direction of licensed teaching staff. Assist in providing educationally based academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming designed to meet the needs of students entitled to special education programming.

• Assist in providing academic, behavior management, crisis intervention and/or other educational service support in structured individualized setting or group setting(s).
• Assist in providing individual and/or group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in implementing, adapting or developing curriculum materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Collaborate with the team in planning and implementing educational and behavioral interventions, social‑emotional and behavioral interventions for individuals and groups of students.
• Complete clerical duties related to educational programming, instruction and/or classroom management including, but not limited to, materials preparation, communications, and recordkeeping related to student attendance, performance, behavioral incidents, etc.
• Provide support and assist with supervision of children/students in various settings including but not limited to the playground (K-8 only), lunchroom, restrooms, halls, media center and other requested areas.
• May be requested to participate in projects, committees or activities to support the mission of the special education program, building or school district.
• Participate in staff development and professional growth activities as requested.
• Develop and maintain proper and adequate records and documentation per district policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of academic accommodations, modifications and/or specific plans as outlined in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of students and the district.
• Ability to handle information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to students, families and colleagues.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention support (after proper training).
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to use and integrate technology appropriately in daily work, including basic computer skills, email, internet, word processing, and iPad applications.
• Maintains positive professional relationships and behavior.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, will be directed to the Affimative Action Coordinator. If inquiries or complaints of sex discrimination arise, they may also be directed to the District's Equity…