Mount Pleasant Community School District - Mount Pleasant, IA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Mount Pleasant, IA
Educational Services
About the position
The Paraeducator at Lincoln Elementary will support a safe and positive teaching and learning environment, assisting in the development of students' physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and behavioral growth. This role involves establishing productive relationships with students and effectively integrating technology to enhance learning while adhering to ethical and professional standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Supervise and assist students, including out of classroom activities (bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom).
- Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
- Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
- Assist students in use of computers.
- Carry out teacher's educational plans for small groups or individual students including serving students who may have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans.
- Monitor student progress using the same method as the teacher.
- Communicate with teachers regarding the progress of students.
- Attend staffing at the request of the teacher, principal or parent.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.
Requirements
- Earned high school diploma or education equivalent.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred.
