Central Elementary Special Education Paraeducator

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl.  The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK thru 2nd; Central Elementary, PK thru 5th, Big Creek Elementary, 3rd-5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th). 

Central Elementary School, located in Alleman, is seeking to hire a special education paraeducator. Individual must be flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn and grow. 

Hours:
7.25 hours per day

Compensation:
$17.82 - 20.11/per hour depending on certification

Benefits: 

Benefits associated with this role include paid leaves, including sick and personal, as well as IPERS.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting a safe, positive teaching and learning environment.
• Establishing positive and productive relationships.
• Adhering to the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Assisting with the implementation of behavior management plans for individual students.
• Supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students.
• Supervising lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas.
• Communicating consistently with teachers, staff, and students.
• Assisting with reinforcing skills taught by the teacher in independent, large group, and small group activities.
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other staff to ensure best practice and supports are in place for students.
• Participating in professional learning opportunities, as appropriate.
• Demonstrating ethical and professional standards of conduct. 

• Maintaining confidentiality regarding student educational programming.  

  All applications must include a minimum of 3 completed references.  Please contact Dean of Students, Sarah Bowser, with any questions.  

          NPCSD is an EEO/AA Employer