PK-Paraeducator Special

PK-12 Para educator Special ($1,500 Sign On Bonus)

Fairfield Community Schools, All Buildings – Fairfield, Iowa
Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Mar 06, 2026 2:02 AM (UTC)

Hourly Rate: $14.80–$18.44, dependent on experience and qualification.

Title: PK-12 Paraeducators General/Special Education
Department: School Campus as assigned
Reports To: Principals
Receives Guidance From: Classroom Teachers

Basic Function (BF1): Assist academic teachers in the instruction, supervision, and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education, and work/community.

• Embrace and exhibit characteristics outlined in the Fairfield CSD Portrait of a Trojan.
• Demonstrate dedication to the district's mission and vision, actively promoting its values.
• Show adaptability and respond productively to setbacks.
• Exhibit discipline, flexibility, and the ability to embrace diverse perspectives.
• Prioritize active listening as a foundation for understanding others' perspectives, values, and attitudes.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Think in a disciplined, clear, rational, open‑minded, evidence‑based way.
• Apply critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborate with others.
• Show awareness, sensitivity, concern, and respect to connect with others' feelings, opinions, experiences, and culture.
• Comply with Fairfield Community School Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy.

• Assist and support classroom teachers with educational activities.
• Take direction and guidance from teachers and building principals.
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students using best practice strategies.
• Maintain students' daily behavior/academic documentation.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Prepare and organize instructional materials, displays, and equipment.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
• Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
• Participate in IEP and other meetings as required.
• Assistance with instruction in the community setting as required.
• Assist students with assignments.
• Organize daily student work folders and organizers.
• Prepare attendance cards and reports.
• Feed, toilet, and diaper students as needed.
• Under teacher direction, implement strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and deescalate unexpected behaviors.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Lift, carry, and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Represent Fairfield Community Schools effectively in the community, state, and nation.

This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting under 70 pounds, and carrying items at least 35 feet. There will be frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and vehicle driving. Working conditions will be constantly inside/outside with extremes of temperature and humidity.

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Ability to relate to students with disabilities.
  • Cooperate with others.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Desired:
  • Previous classroom teaching experience.
  • Advanced degrees/certifications as appropriate.
  • Successful work or volunteer experience with populations with disabilities.
  • Supervisory experience with school‑age children.

It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status. A grievance procedure addresses complaints of discrimination. For inquiries, contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Evan Marten, Chief…