Para-Educator

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
•    State of Iowa Paraeducators certificate or 2 years equivalent post-secondary coursework in education, psychology, or related area of study         is required. 

Special Qualification:
•    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Desirable Qualifications:
•    Knowledge of behavioral strategies, disabilities, principles of child development and abuse reporting mandates.
•    Ability to learn forms of communication appropriate for the population served such as Braille, sign language, and other adaptive forms of           communication.
•    Ability to be a positive role model for students. 
•    Ability to move, transfer and position students as needed using safe and effective techniques.

Position and Application Details:
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload both the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
•    Resume
•    Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Matt Hackler, HR Generalist at mhackler@uiowa.edu. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information:
•    Classification Title: Paraeducator
•    Appointment Type: MERIT

Compensation:
•    Pay Level: 07.
•    Pay Plan: Merit Alpha Matrix | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Contact Information:
•    Organization: Rehabilitation Therapies, Medical Center University Campus
•    Contact Name: Matthew Hackler
•    Contact Email: mhackler@uiowa.edu