Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator 3 hrs​/day

Preschool Supervisory Para educator 3 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District Christine Grant Elementary - North Liberty, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5805230

Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Preschool Supervisory Para educator 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

• AA Degree or BA degree, or Para certification
• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
• Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required
• Initiative to be a self-starter
• Intuitive to the needs of the student
• Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA and parents of student as part of an educational team
• Ability to be flexible in assignments given
• Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise
• Ability to use office equipment
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Building Principal, Preschool Teacher

• N/A

To assist in meeting the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of students in either an individual or small group setting under the supervision of the building administrator, classroom teacher or designated staff member. To work with an educational team in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

Any or all of the following duties may apply to a specific para educator position, depending on the needs of the student and the operation of the educational setting.

• Supervise students during recess by monitoring the safety of activities and notify teachers and/or building administrators of any potential problems or injuries.
• Supervise students during lunch with seating, behavior and dismissal and assist lunch staff with distribution of food or as necessary to serve students.
• Assist with basic student health concerns and general medicine distribution.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
• Respects confidentiality of student records.
• Conform to expectations within the negotiated agreement for Paraeducators
• Assist in providing a positive, healthy environment of appropriate early childhood experiences for each child.
• Supervise and assist the preschool class during outdoor time, preschool bus times
• Other duties as assigned.

175 contract days

Salary and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy of 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: Part-Time

Salary: $16.05 Per Hour

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff >
Supervisory Aide

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Ken Turnis , Principal
• Christine Grant Elementary
• Phone:
• Email: turnis.ken