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huxley, ia • Posted 6 days ago
Onsite Full Time Education

Paraprofessional JobID: 1508

  • Position Type:

    Support Staff/ Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted:

    6/5/2026

  • Location:

    Districtwide

Ballard Community School district currently needs full-time paraprofessionals in all of our buildings. Para-educators work approximately 36 hours per week. This position is assigned to work 173 student contact days. Additionally, paraprofessionals receive 4 paid holidays and do not work during summers or school breaks.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support teachers in meeting the needs of students in the special education or general education classroom.

  • Support academic instruction with individual and/or small groups of students.

  • Supervise students during other components of the school day.

Compensation: Pay is annualized so you will receive a check in July and August. Minimum hourly base rate is $13.85. Additional compensation is available for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional certificate, AA degree, or BA/BS degree.

Benefits:This position includes a district paid individual health plan, $20,000 life insurance policy and long-term disability. Optional dental and vision coverage, flex spending and dependent care accounts are also available. IPERS contributions begin day 1 and paid leave (sick and personal) are provided,

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED required

  • Prefer candidates that meet one of the following prior to employment:

  • Complete 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education

  • Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree

  • Para-educator certification

  • Elementary Para-educator experience

  • Teaching Degree

  • Display a basic understanding of the needs of children.

  • Ability to relate effectively to children with different academic and behavioral needs.

  • Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children.

  • Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral.

  • Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students.

  • Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved.

  • Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly.

  • Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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