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26-27 Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Dubuque Community School District • Dubuque, IA • 1d ago

26-27 Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 763

Position Type:

Paraprofessionals/ Special Education

Date Posted:

7/21/2026

Location:

Districtwide

Requires paraprofessional certification, associate or bachelor degree

Current Rate: $16.85 per hour, plus $.15 per hour for certification = $17.00

Positions open at: Seedlings, Kennedy, Lincoln. If preference, please note on cover letter

Position Title: Paraprofessional

Dubuque Community School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is safe and inclusive. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma

Keyboarding skills

Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training on best practices in supporting the social-emotional/mental health needs of students

Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in instructional support

Physical and emotional stamina to meet daily student care needs

Desirable Qualifications

Post high school coursework

Experience working with children

Basic Function: This person will be working with students, teachers and other building staff members to assist in the delivery of the educational program.

The paraprofessional hired must be able to:

Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the public

Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community

Communicate clearly and appropriately with students and staff

Work effectively and cooperatively with others

Provide effective and systematic supervision of students

Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s)

Provide input and feedback to supervising teacher as requested

Exercise maturity and sound judgment in making decisions

Maintain accurate records

Assist teacher in computer entry of data and the application of technology

Maintain effective discipline based on the policies and guidelines of the District

Support guided practice or monitor educational program as directed

Provide services as outlined in students' individualized education programs

Maintain confidentiality

Meet the daily care student needs, including, but not limited to lifting, repositioning, diapering, toileting, etc.

Engage in professional learning required for job assignment

Demonstrate a willingness to participate in staff development

Experience and/or desire working with diverse groups of students

Perform other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

Ability to move independently about the building, and position oneself appropriately based on the situation, as required of position

Adhere to workdays/hours outlined in letter of assignment

Report to location outlined in letter of assignment

Follow expectations in handbook, including attendance

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