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MUSCATINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST Substitute Paraeducators/Aides in MUSCATINE, Iowa

Muscatine Schools is hiring Substitute Paras/Aides. Substitutes have the flexibility to work on an as-needed basis, as work is available. Substitutes Paras/Aides will fill in for the Paras/Aides who are absent in the building on a daily basis and may be asked to fill longer-term assignments as needed. Substitutes can work in special education classrooms with special education students and will also assist in general education classrooms, and/or supervise students in hallways, lunchrooms, etc. to assist in providing overall building support. Substitutes may be asked to assist with secretarial/clerical tasks, as needed.

Substitute Paras/Aides are paid on an hourly basis. The rate of pay for these positions is $14.81/hour.

New hires will be required to complete a background check and onboarding/training session with The Department of Human Resources. Call the MCSD Department of Human Resources with any questions/concerns regarding the application process at 563-263-7223.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma or GED
  • Bilingual preferred or highly desirable.
  • The employee must have the physical capacity to assist the physically challenged student including lifting the student as required

LOCATION:All District buildings as needed

Knowledge skills and abilities required to carry out the job satisfactorily:

  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Computer proficient in skill level appropriate software
  • Experience working with challenged students
  • Self-starter and able to help student become more self-sufficient and/or successful in classes
  • Physically able to help students
  • Comfortability assisting with student's equipment including but not limited to the computer, wheel chair, health, mobilizer, immobilizer

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``` - Must genuinely like children and enjoy working with young people - Must not get upset by occasional bad language, threat of physical violence or personal habits of student - Possess patience so as not get easily discouraged - Willingness to assume responsibility - Help students to become one of the class - Human relations skills and good interpersonal skills - Confidentiality of all information is critical - Ability to work well with others

AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as tables, desks, chairs, and boxes.The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the abilit to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, data, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday.The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc.The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

It is the policy of the Muscatine Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status in its employment practices. For assistance or consultation, contact the Director of Human Resources. The Muscatine Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibilities, essential functions, physical requirements, and working conditions of the Substitute position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive list. An employee serving in the Substitute position may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Districts right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the Substitute position at any time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Substitutes work on an as needed basis.

Position Type:Part-time Positions Available:100 Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Substitute

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

  • No experience required.
Contact Information

  • Jaime Kroeger
  • 2900 Mulberry Avenue
  • Muscatine,Iowa52761
  • Phone:563-263-7223
  • Email :click here
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