2024-2025 Paraprofessional JobID: 1359 + Position Type: Support Staff/ Paraprofessional + Date Posted: 8/1/2024 + Location: Districtwide + Closing Date: 05/01/2025 Ballard Community School district currently needs full-time paraprofessionals in all of our buildings. Para-educators work approximately 33.5 hours per week. This position is assigned to work 178 student contact days. You will receive 4 paid holidays and will not work during summers or breaks. Primary Responsibilities: + Support teachers in meeting the needs of students in the special education or general education classroom. + Support academic instruction with individual and/or small groups of students. + Supervise students during other components of the school day. Compensation:Pay is annualized so you will receive a check in July and August. Minimum hourly base rate is $13.85. Additional compensation is available for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional certificate, AA degree, or BA/BS degree. Benefits:This position includes a district paid individual health plan, $20,000 life insurance policy and long-term disability. Optional dental and vision coverage, flex spending and dependent care accounts are also available. IPERS contributions begin day 1 and paid leave (sick and personal) are provided, Qualifications: + High School diploma or GED required + Prefer candidates that meet one of the following prior to employment: + Complete 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education + Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree + Para-educator certification + Elementary Para-educator experience + Teaching Degree + Display a basic understanding of the needs of children. + Ability to relate effectively to children with different academic and behavioral needs. + Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children. + Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral. + Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs. + Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students. + Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved. + Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly. + Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices. FLSA Status: Non-exempt