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Job description
26-27 Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 763
Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/ Special Education
Date Posted:
7/21/2026
Location:
Districtwide
Requires paraprofessional certification, associate or bachelor degree
Current Rate: $16.85 per hour, plus $.15 per hour for certification = $17.00
Positions open at: Seedlings, Kennedy, Lincoln. If preference, please note on cover letter
Position Title: Paraprofessional
Dubuque Community School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is safe and inclusive. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma
Keyboarding skills
Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training on best practices in supporting the social-emotional/mental health needs of students
Successful completion of or willingness to successfully complete training in instructional support
Physical and emotional stamina to meet daily student care needs
Desirable Qualifications
Post high school coursework
Experience working with children
Basic Function: This person will be working with students, teachers and other building staff members to assist in the delivery of the educational program.
The paraprofessional hired must be able to:
Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the public
Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community
Communicate clearly and appropriately with students and staff
Work effectively and cooperatively with others
Provide effective and systematic supervision of students
Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s)
Provide input and feedback to supervising teacher as requested
Exercise maturity and sound judgment in making decisions
Maintain accurate records
Assist teacher in computer entry of data and the application of technology
Maintain effective discipline based on the policies and guidelines of the District
Support guided practice or monitor educational program as directed
Provide services as outlined in students' individualized education programs
Maintain confidentiality
Meet the daily care student needs, including, but not limited to lifting, repositioning, diapering, toileting, etc.
Engage in professional learning required for job assignment
Demonstrate a willingness to participate in staff development
Experience and/or desire working with diverse groups of students
Perform other duties as assigned
Other Requirements:
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
Ability to move independently about the building, and position oneself appropriately based on the situation, as required of position
Adhere to workdays/hours outlined in letter of assignment
Report to location outlined in letter of assignment
Follow expectations in handbook, including attendance
Worksite address
dubuque, IA, 52001, US
Who can apply
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