What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator - multiple openings - FY26 position at Prairie City Monroe Community School District?
Job Title - Paraprofessional - multiple openings starting in August 2026
Reports to - Building Principal
Salary - $15.51/hour benefits
Position Purpose
To work closely with one or more students on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with an excellent education.
Qualifications and Personal Performance Criteria
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work with students of all abilities.
Ability to accept direction from the special education teacher and administration.
Must clear criminal and child abuse background checks.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Ability to work successfully with students individually or in groups.
Under supervision of the special education teacher, works with student(s) to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
Ability to follow directions as provided by teaching staff and/or the building principal.
Understands the role of adapting instructional activities to assist students; supports students both cognitively and physically in the classroom.
Assists in meeting the IEP goals of the student(s) being served.
Completes all mandatory yearly training once it has been assigned. (Blood Borne Pathogens, Child/Adult Abuse Training, Diversity Awareness, etc.)
Contributes to a culture of “excellence for all”.
Attends work regularly and on-time.
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned. Attends all mandatory meetings.
Assists with classroom supervision, lunchroom supervision, or other such duties as needed.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the teacher/principal.
*Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Considerable floor-sitting, bending and lifting, as needed, to work with children.
Mobility as required for classroom and playground supervision.
Patience as required for working with challenging students.
Good health to minimize absenteeism.
Dexterity as required for clerical duties.
Ability to lift or assist in lifting students who require assistance with basic needs.
Duties outside of the classroom as assigned.
- Recess supervision as assigned.
The PCM Community School District serves the communities of Prairie City, Monroe, and Reasnor. We are located in south central Iowa, within close proximity to the Des Moines Metro area.
PCM Community School District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including IPERS.
PCM is an EEO employer
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