Substitute Paraeducator

The Fort Dodge Community School District welcomes interested applicants to complete a Substitute Paraeducator Application. Paraeducators, or teaching assistants, work with students in general and special education classrooms. They provide needed support to students and teachers as they help students stay on task, encourage participation and good behavior, and meet individualized needs of diverse learners. We have a need for paraeducators: On-call, as-needed basis, often daily. For half day, full day, and long term assignments. In all buildings, from our Early Learning Center to our Senior High and PRIDE program.

What makes a great paraeducator substitute? Able to workoften on short notice. Patient, kind, and understanding. Passionate about working with children. Willing to support students and teachers socially, emotionally, physically, and educationally.

PAY RATES: Base rate: $13.82 per hour. Add.30 per hour if you have a Paraeducator Certification or teaching license (must provide a copy to HR for personnel file) Add.40 per hour if you have 60+ college credits (must provide a copy or transcripts showing 60+ to HR for personnel file)

HOW TO APPLY: Qualified applicants must complete an online application and upload the following materials: Letter of application, updated resume including references, transcripts, and copy of license if applicable. Online applications are located on the District's website. Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED. Pre-employment physical, ID, and background check required. Substitutes will have an interview prior to beginning employment.

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.