PK-12 Paraeducator Special 2026-2027 School Year $16.00/HR at Fairfield Community Schools in Fairfield, IA

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TITLE: PK-12 Paraeducators General/Special Education DEPARTMENT: School Campus as Assigned REPORTS TO: Building Principal RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Other Assigned Licensed Educators BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): Support students' academic, social, behavioral, communication, and physical needs so they can access instruction, participate meaningfully in school activities, develop relationships with peers, and build independence. Paraeducators work collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education teachers, and other members of the educational team to implement planned supports, reinforce instruction, and promote student participation across general education, special education, and community-based settings. Paraeducators work under the direction of licensed educators and building administration. They do not independently assume responsibility for classroom instruction, curriculum decisions, student evaluation, or the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (SJF1-11) For all Fairfield Community School District positions Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills: Embraces and demonstrates the characteristics outlined in the Fairfield CSD Portrait of a Trojan. Supports the District's mission, vision, and commitment to ensuring all students have meaningful opportunities to learn and participate. Demonstrates adaptability, patience, and a willingness to learn from experience and respond constructively to challenges. Respects individual differences and maintains high expectations for students of all abilities. Uses active listening and respectful communication to understand students, colleagues, and families. Communicates effectively and professionally with diverse audiences while maintaining student confidentiality. Uses sound judgment, observation, and available information to respond to student needs and classroom situations. Demonstrates problem-solving skills and seeks guidance when a situation falls outside assigned responsibilities or training. Collaborates with teachers, paraeducators, related service providers, administrators, and other members of the educational team. Demonstrates respect for student dignity, strengths, preferences, communication methods, and individual differences. Complies with Fairfield Community School District Board policies, administrative regulations, applicable laws, and employee handbooks. HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-22): Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills Support teachers in implementing planned instructional activities and reinforcing academic skills. Follow the direction of classroom teachers, special education teachers, and building administrators within established roles and responsibilities. Provide individualized support that helps students participate in instruction and classroom routines while encouraging appropriate independence. Implement assigned accommodations, modifications, and supports as directed by the responsible licensed educator. Follow student-specific behavioral and support plans, using positive, proactive, and respectful strategies to promote regulation, engagement, and participation. Observe and document student progress, behavior, participation, and other information as requested by the supervising educator. Assist in implementing and monitoring supports identified in students' IEPs and other applicable educational plans, under the direction of the responsible licensed educator. Prepare, organize, and adapt instructional materials as directed to support student access and participation. Provide personal care, mobility, feeding, toileting, and other physical assistance when required by student needs and assigned duties, while maintaining dignity, privacy, and safety. Support safe transitions, including bus loading and unloading, arrival, dismissal, and movement between school activities. Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and orderly instructional en