Top 8 Para educator Jobs in Fort Dodge Ia

Special Education Paraeducator 1:1
Fort Dodge Community Schools —Fort Dodge, IA
- $15.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Sanitation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Special Education Paraeducator
Fort Dodge Community Schools —Fort Dodge, IA
- $15.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Sanitation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Elementary Paraeducator
Manson Northwest Webster CSD —Barnum, IA
- Full-time
- Public school
- Middle school
- Elementary school
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Jr/Sr High School Paraeducator
Manson Northwest Webster CSD —Manson, IA
- Full-time
- High school
- School
- Entry level
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Middle School Paraeducators
TeachIowa —Humboldt, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Middle school
THRIVE Paraeducator/Classroom Associate
Manson Northwest Webster CSD —Fort Dodge, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
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Paraeducator (Sunset Heights Elementary)
Webster City Community School District —Webster City, IA
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- Fingerprint clearance
Substitute Paraeducator/Associate
Manson Northwest Webster CSD —Manson, IA
- Public school
- Middle school
- Elementary school
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Special Education Paraeducator
Fort Dodge Community Schools —Fort Dodge, IA
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Special Education Paraeducator 1:1

Fort Dodge Community Schools -
Fort Dodge, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$15.07 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Special Education Paraeducator 1:1
Supervisor: Building Administrator
Contract Length: 190 days, or as assigned
Job Classification: Paraeducator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Compensation

$15.07/hr (+$0.40 extra for 60+ college credit and $0.30 for Para Certification/Sub Authorization)
All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Job Summary

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision, and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education, work/community, early learning, and school bus, as assigned.

Essential Functions

Assist teachers with educational activities.
Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly educational environment.
Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
Supervise lunchroom, recess, halls, classroom, bus loading/unloading, and other assigned areas.
Clarify and reinforce teachers' instructions and reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
Chart/graph student performance.
Assist students with work completion.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
Assist in meal and snack preparation and clean up, as needed.
Assist in cleaning and sanitizing the classroom environment.
Follow students' behavior management plans.
Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.
Assist with instruction in the community setting, as required.
Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
Prepare instructional materials.
Complete Medicaid documentation, as necessary.
Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
Implement strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and reduce inappropriate behavior.
Supervise students in community/work settings.
Follow directions from teachers and administrators.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Provide supervision to students on the school bus, as assigned.
Attend work on a prompt and reliable basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to engage students with special needs
Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others
Ability to follow health, safety, and emergency procedures
Well-developed oral and written communication skills

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time

Physical Activity

Occasionally
(1%-32%)

Frequently
(33%-65%)

Constantly
(66%-100%)

Mobility

Bend

Talk

Hear

Operate Computer

Stationary Position

Balance

Lift Up to 10 pounds

Lift up to 50 pounds

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

Sitting

Carrying (25 feet)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time

Working Conditions

Occasionally
(1%-32%)

Frequently
(33%-65%)

Constantly
(66%-100%)

District Office Hours

Indoors

Weekends/Off Schedule

Temperature Extremes

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [email protected], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD: (800) 877-8339, [email protected]. (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, [email protected], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501).

Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, [email protected], 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The District's coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [email protected], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District's Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [email protected], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District's Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, [email protected], located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,[email protected], located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2026

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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