Middle School-Special Education Para-Educator

Special Education Associate – Class 2
Full Time

Building/Hours : Middle School/7 hours

Benefits: This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance

Qualifications : The qualified applicant must meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness).

The qualified applicant must also have or be able to obtain one of the following prior to start date:
● Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
● Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
● Obtain voluntary certification through the Board of Educational Examiners; or
● Obtained an NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificate, Bronze Level)

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements included but not limited to:
● Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students
● Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work
● Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
● Attend work regularly and promptly

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person