Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Linn-Mar Community School District Linn Grove Elementary - Marion, Iowa
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Job : 5837898

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Position Title: Paraprofessional

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal or Designee

Job Summary/Goal:

Assist in providing a well‑organized, smooth functioning classroom environment, under the guidance of classroom teachers, in which all students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
Demonstrate a positive demeanor, loyalty to the students and District, cooperation, teamwork, excellent attendance, and exemplary safety.

Support Teachers:

• Assist classroom teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on understanding of individual students.
• Research, plan and develop age‑appropriate activities for lesson plans in conjunction with classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in administering, supervising and scoring appropriate screenings and assessments.
• Serve as chief source of information and provide assistance to student teachers and/or substitutes in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Alert classroom teacher of any issues or special information about individual students.
• Plan and organize work to efficiently meet assigned schedules and deadlines.

Student Interaction / Learning Support:

• Assist classroom teachers with implementing instructional strategies for students.
• Implement, under the supervision of the classroom teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans to improve students’ academic success.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of materials or skills introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Guide students in independent study, ensuring student success.
• Assist with physical or behavioral needs of individual students.
• Implement effective behavior control strategies as directed by administration.
• Record behavioral incidents and accident reports.
• Utilize positive methods to motivate students.
• Develop working rapport with students.
• Help build student self‑esteem and encourage caring and helping behaviors.
• Effectively identify and respond to problems as they arise.
• Relay to students, parents, and staff using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Serve as a suitable role model for students in dress, language and behavior.
• Use standard universal health precautions.
• Provide supervision inside and outside the building, including breakfast, lunch, recess, classrooms, hallways.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment in all school settings.
• Ensure proper safety practices at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student records.

Communication:

• Assume duties and responsibilities as assigned by teacher and/or building administrator.
• Greet students and parents upon arrival.
• Demonstrate effective communication with students, colleagues, families and administration.
• Promote an atmosphere of respect for students and adults.
• Positively contribute to school and district functions and activities.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Create a fair, supportive and inclusive learning and working environment for all students and employees.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of District and school policies and procedures.
• Attend required meetings.
• Maintain professional growth and required certifications (Mandatory Reporting, First Aid, CPR).
• Participate in ongoing professional development specific to student and building needs.
• Report to assigned building as scheduled.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and safe work decisions.
• Strictly adhere to confidentiality of all information and student records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Accept, understand, and follow directions and instructions.
• Implement appropriate student behavior techniques and address inappropriate behavior proactively.
• Respond to crisis intervention.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Read and comprehend at student grade level or above.
• Operate standard school/clerical equipment.
• Work with a…