Description
Position: Early Childhood Education Support Professional (Paraprofessional)
Hours or FTE: 15 hours/week
Starting Date: August 2025
Job Description: Stewartville School District #534 and Stewartville Community Education are seeking to hire an Early Childhood Education Support Professional to begin August 2025. Under the direction of a building administrator and guidance of licensed staff, the early childhood paraprofessional will support staff and students in classroom routines and developmentally appropriate student tasks.
Qualifications/Degree:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Previous experience working with children preferred
- 2-year degree or a passing score on the Para Pro test preferred
Special Job Requirements:
- Position requires the ability to run, bend, stoop, kneel, work on feet, lift up to 40 lbs for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
- Position involves listening, speaking clearly, and visual acuity
Beginning Salary Range: Rate of pay starting at $17.00/hour as per Stewartville United Educator’s Master Agreement. Starting pay rate increases depending upon prior experience.
Benefits: Our benefits package is available for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Person(s) Requesting Position: Nashia Baldus, Community Education Coordinator Date Requested: 7/15/2025
Belinda Selfors, Superintendent, ISD 534