What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para Educator position at TeachIowa?
The Pekin Community School District is looking for a full time Para-Educator for the 2026-2027 school year for our district education program to start August 2026. This position will assist the classroom teacher to achieve teaching objections by working with individual students or small groups.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Ability to work successfully with students individually or in groups.
- Establishes a supportive relationship with the assigned student(s)
- Ability to follow direction and assist other associates and teaching staff in educating students with special needs.
- Understands the role of adapting instructional activities to assist the students, and supports the student both cognitively and physically in the classroom.
- Attends required meetings, participates fully, and provides feedback about the education of students.
- Understands and implements policies and procedures aligned with Pekin's educational program.
- Develops and maintains an effective level of communication with appropriate personnel maintains confidentiality and completes necessary paperwork or reports required in the program.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal.
To apply, complete an application online at https://iowa.schoolspring.com or our paper application, located on www.pekincsd.org, under District/Human Resources.
Mail applications to the District Office:
1062 Birch Avenue, Packwood, IA 52580