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2026-2027 Paraprofessional

Ballard Community School District

Huxley, IAFull-time$13.85/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$13.85/hr
Location
Huxley, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Para-Educator Certification

Job overview

Ballard Community School District is hiring a 2026-2027 Paraprofessional. The Ballard Community School District is seeking full-time paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year. These roles involve supporting teachers and students in both special and general education classrooms, supervising students, and assisting with academic instruction. Paraprofessionals work approximately 36 hours per week during the school year, with summers and school breaks off.

Key focus areas include Support teachers in meeting the needs of students in special education or general education classrooms, Support academic instruction with individual and/or small groups of students, and Supervise students during other components of the school day.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and GED. Important skills include Relate Effectively To Children, Patience, Compassion, Professional Communications, Active Listening, and Communication. Preferred (not required): Basic Understanding Of Children's Needs, Maintain Caring And Helpful Relationship With Children, Oral Communication, and Emotional Stability.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Understanding of Children's NeedsRelate Effectively to ChildrenPatienceCompassionMaintain Caring and Helpful Relationship With ChildrenProfessional CommunicationsActive ListeningCommunicationOral CommunicationEmotional MaturityEmotional StabilityInitiativeAnticipate Problem SituationsRespond AccordinglyTake DirectionsWork With Minimal SupervisionFollow Policies and Practices

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED60 Credit Hours of Study at Institution of Higher EducationAssociate's Degree or HigherPara-Educator CertificationElementary Para-Educator ExperienceTeaching DegreeAbility to Physically Lift Up to 50 LbsAbility to BendAbility to Sit on FloorAbility to Run Short DistancesAbility to Assist Physically Active Students

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

2026-2027 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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