Special Education Paraeducator

Location:

Iowa City Community School District, Christine Grant Elementary - North Liberty, Iowa.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Para Certificate or Post-Secondary Education preferred
• Experience in a K-12 education system preferred
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the District as appropriate and acceptable.

• Building Principal

Performs the full range of professional duties including collaboration with school personnel and the special education department, and supports the documented needs of the student. Special Education Paraprofessionals should be self-starters, flexible, and intuitive in supporting the needs of students.

• Assist in the implementation of students' Individual Education Plans and support in the preparation and organization of instructional materials and equipment.
• Implement a Behavior Implementation Plan (BIP). Assist with and/or perform personal care and hygiene activities as necessitated by the needs of the student.
• Implement strategies and participate in ongoing training that prevents, minimizes, and manages behavioral challenges with dignity and safety for the student, including crisis response and physical management when appropriate.
• Participate in training and support the implementation of alternate communication devices, ensuring access across settings.
• Participate in verbal de-escalation and crisis management training provided by the district.
• Maintain student documentation, Medicaid logs, and progress monitoring.
• Support transition of students on and off the bus, ride bus as needed, and complete bus rider training upon hire.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with the school community, students, and other employees.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

175 days plus up to 2 additional days of in-service = 177 days. Salary and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Iowa City Education Association and the Iowa City Community School District.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.05 Per Hour

Job : 5770460

Final date to receive applications: Jun 23, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Ken Turnis
• Christine Grant Elementary
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