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Early Childhood Paraeducator

Council Bluffs Community School District

Council Bluffs, IAJob$15.76–16.21/hrPosted 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15.76–16.21/hr
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The Early Childhood Paraeducator works at the Early Learning Center, providing instructional reinforcement, supporting student development across multiple domains, assisting teachers with daily routines, behavior management, data collection, and equipment operation, while maintaining health, safety, and accreditation standards on a regular schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Conflict ResolutionClassroom SupervisionInstructional SupportData CollectionBehavior ManagementEarly Childhood DevelopmentLiteracy SupportMathematics SupportSocial-Emotional SupportPhysical Development SupportLanguage Development SupportCognitive Development SupportChromebook OperationCopier OperationCommunication Device OperationInstructional Material Preparation

Qualifications

Completion of Two Years Study or Associates Degree or Paraeducator Certificate or National Career Readiness CertificateCPI Verbal De-Escalation Training Completion

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Early Childhood Paraeducator JobID: 8637

  • Position Type:

Student Support Services/ Paraeducator

  • Date Posted:

9/11/2026

  • Location:

Early Learning Center

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Early Childhood Paraeducator

Early Learning Center

8.0 hours per day plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

9:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. (includes a 30 minute lunch break)

186 days per year

$15.76 - $16.21 per hour (depends on experience)

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, IPERS retirement, paid holidays, paid personal leave, summers off, and more!

You must meet at least ONE (1) of the following to be qualified:

Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education; OR

Possess an associates degree, OR

Complete a paraeducator certificate course, OR

Complete and pass the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

NOT QUALIFIED? I can help! Call Tammy at 712-396-2357

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reports to work as scheduled ona regular and reliable basis.

  • Assists with group instructional reinforcement, supporting students at teacher's direction, as needed.

  • Ability to work in multiple rooms, collaborating with numerous people.

  • Ability to work with a flexible schedule on a daily basis.

  • Assists in assessing students on age-appropriate skills in multiple developmental areas, including social-emotional, physical, language, literacy, mathematics, and cognitive development.

  • Assists teachers in maintaining program accreditation requirements related to health, safety, and sanitation.

  • Assists teachers with daily care routines for all children.

  • Assists teachers in promoting a positive learning environment.

  • Supports and maintains individualized behavior management programs.

  • Utilizes conflict resolution techniques to assist students in solving problems.

  • Participates in and implements ongoing training and professional development related to early childhood development and education.

  • Assists teachers with implementation of specific instructional requirements as indicated in the individual education plans for each student, as needed.

  • Assists teachers in supervision of students including, but not limited to: arrival/dismissal, loading/unloading buses, classroom, playground, individualized settings.

  • Assists with preparation of instructional materials as needed.

  • Assists teachers with gathering data for reports and paperwork related functions as needed.

  • Annually completes CPI: Verbal De-escalation Training

  • Operates school equipment such as Chromebooks, copier, communication devices, etc.

THESE POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED, PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Questions? Call Tammy at 712-396-2357

It is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information, ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or characteristic in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446.

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