Paraprofessionals Districtwide **Dubuque Community School District** 4 Positions ID: 73501 Posted On 07/09/2025 Refreshed On 08/09/2025 **Job Overview** We currently have openings for Classroom, Security and Early Childhood Education in most buildings (elementary, middle school, and high school positions available). Current Rate: $16.50 per hour, 6.5 - 8.0 hrs./day 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 in dealing with behavioral interactions with 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: + Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community + Communicate clearly and appropriately with students and staff + Work effectively and cooperatively with others + Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s) + 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 + Provide input and feedback to supervising teacher as requested + Support guided practice or monitor educational program as directed + Assist with accommodations for students with special needs + Maintain confidentiality + Demonstrate a willingness to participate in staff development + Meet the daily care student needs, including, but not limited to lifting, repositioning, diapering, toileting, restraining, etc. + Possession of a valid driver’s license. May be required to transport students in personal vehicle. + Communicate with parent when appropriate + Supervise children on the playground and in the lunchroom + Perform other duties as assigned Other Requirements: + Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. + Ability to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs + Perform other duties as assigned + Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the public + Experience and/or desire working with diverse groups of students Primary Contact 12308 Jean Pfeiler HR Coordinator, 563-552-3028 Phone Phone Phone 563-552-3026 Fax jpfeiler@dbqschools.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Education Security Location Dubuque, IA Shift First Shift Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $16.50 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Company ID 971 Job REQ # \# Positions 4 Start Date 20250709 End Date 20251001 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Early Childhood Associate Preschool/Childcare Key West Early Childhood Center FORKLIFT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE WoodwardBizMedia (A Division of WCI) Occupational Therapist – PRN Unified Therapy Services Seasonal Fall Harvest Openings – Elkader, IA Innovative Ag Services Surgical Services LPN or RN MercyOne RN UW Regional Clinic Southwest Health Manifestor - Day Shift Simmons Pet Food ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE WoodwardBizMedia (A Division of WCI) Assistant General Manager - Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Occupational Therapist (Lancaster, WI) – PRN/par Unified Therapy Services Seasonal Fall Harvest Openings – Monona, IA Innovative Ag Services Physical Therapist -- Inpatient Acute / Rehab / Ou MercyOne Event Coordinator Cottingham & Butler/ SISCO People Champion Simmons Pet Food Skilled Childcare Assistant - Medical Childcare Pr Hills & Dales Manager of Partnerships | Five Flags Center & Grand River Center John Deere Dubuque - Heavy Equipment Test Mechanic John Deere Seasonal Fall Harvest Openings – Waukon, IA Innovative Ag Services Acute Care RN - Medical Surgical Registered Nurse MercyOne Forklift Operator - Day Shift Simmons Pet Food **Share this Job** Dubuque Community School District **About the Company** The Dubuque Community School District reorganized in the early 1960's with the surrounding rural area and now serves a population of over 70,000. Presently, we have a student enrollment of approximately 10,120 students. A total staff of 2,522 employees (including 959 certified teachers, counselors and nurses) is presently employed by the Dubuque Community School District. The geographical area the Dubuque District serves is over 245 square miles and the District provides school bus transportation approximately 5,000 students each day. Eighteen school buildings are utilized to house our educational program: two high schools, one alternative learning center, three middle schools, and twelve K-5 elementary schools. Other facilities are provided for transportation, maintenance, cafeteria, and administration. Dubuque Public Schools provide a basic curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of children. Special programs include Title I, Learning Resource Services, Special Education, Talented and Gifted, and At-Risk.