1/2 Library Paraeducator and 1/2 Special Education Paraeducator JobID: 5743
Position Type:
Paraeducators/TA
Date Posted:
8/4/2025
Location:
Feelhaver Elementary School
Feelhaver Elementary: 1/2 Library Paraeducator and 1/2 Special Education Paraeducator
Supervisor: Building Principal Contract Length: 190 day contractJob Classification: Paraeducator FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation:
$14.67/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:Responsible for supervising students and classrooms in the library and makerspace; shelving books; assisting students and staff with locating appropriate materials; performing clerical duties; and maintaining technology equipment, computer system and automated card catalog. 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. Position ResponsibilitiesThe following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use interpersonal skills which include demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills and must follow verbal and written instructions. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.Library Paraeducator:
Check books in and out of the Media Center.
Shelve books.
Supervise students.
Assist students and staff with locating appropriate materials in the Media Center.
Perform clerical duties such as maintaining student records and catalog system.
Record periodicals and prepare them for student circulation and teacher routing.
Prepare overdue lists and notices.
Read stories to students visiting the Media Center.
Perform minor maintenance of technology equipment.
Assist with inventorying all technology and print and non-print materials.
Facilitate learning around makerspace.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Education Paraeducator:
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.
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.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Amount of Time
Physical ActivityOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)
Mobility--X
Bend-X-
Talk--X
Hear--X
Operate ComputerX--
Stationary PositionX--
Balance--X
Lift Up to 10 pounds-X-
Lift up to 50 poundsX--
Manual Dexterity Tasks-X-
Reaching/Pushing/PullingX--
Sitting-X-
Carrying (25 feet)X--
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Amount of Time
Working ConditionsOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)
District Office Hours--X
Indoors--X
Weekends/Off ScheduleX--
Temperature Extremes X--
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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, rporter@fdschools.org (adavidson@fdschools.org) , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675 (tel:(515)%20574-5675) , bgreathouse@fdschools.org, 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, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 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,rporter@fdschools.org, 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,rporter@fdschools.org, 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,kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 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,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2025
Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
