Paraprofessional - Xavier Middle School

Xavier Catholic Schools is hiring a full-time paraprofessional for Xavier Middle School's Regis Campus. This is a position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Summary: The Special Education Paraprofessional supports students with disabilities by assisting with instructional, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional skills under the direction of a licensed special education teacher and/or related service providers. The paraprofessional helps implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and promotes a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: 

1. Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community
2. Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site
3. Under direction of professional staff work with students individually or in group settings
4. Support students with disabilities in general education and/or special education settings
5. Assist in implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications as directed by the special education teacher
6. Provide small-group or one-on-one instructional support to reinforce teacher-led instruction
7. Support students with behavioral, social-emotional, and self-regulation needs using approved strategies
8. Assist students with daily living skills (e.g., organization, mobility, self-care) as appropriate
9. Collect data on student progress and behavior as directed
10. Assist with classroom management and transitions throughout the school day
11. Prepare and adapt instructional materials to meet individual student needs
12. Supervise students during non-instructional times (arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess)
13. Maintain confidentiality of student information in compliance with FERPA and district policies
14. Follow all district procedures related to safety, crisis response, and student supervision

These duties are not all-inclusive.  Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

1. High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
2. Practicing Catholic preferred

Skills and Competencies: 

1. Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools
2. Self-motivated
3. Well-organized with leadership abilities
4. Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
5. Professional oral and written communication skills
6. Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists.  Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds. 

Working Environment: 

Work is performed in a school and outdoor setting.  Employees may be required to attend an occasional evening meeting and do extensive close computer work. 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.