The posting
Substitute Paraeducator
The Fort Dodge Community School District welcomes interested applicants to complete a Substitute Paraeducator Application. Read on to learn more about this vital, needed role, and how you can become part of our educational team!
Paraeducators, or teaching assistants, work with students in general and special education classrooms. They provide needed support to students and teachers as they help students stay on task, encourage participation and good behavior, and meet individualized needs of diverse learners.
We have a need for paraeducators:
- On-call, as-needed basis, often daily.
- For half day, full day, and long term assignments.
- In all buildings, from our Early Learning Center to our Senior High and PRIDE program.
What makes a great paraeducator substitute?
- Able to workoften on short notice.
- Patient, kind, and understanding.
- Passionate about working with children.
- Willing to support students and teachers socially, emotionally, physically, and educationally.
PAY RATES: Base rate: $15.07 per hour.
Add .30 per hour if you have a Paraeducator Certification or teaching license (must provide a copy to HR for personnel file)
Add .40 per hour if you have 60+ college credits (must provide a copy or transcripts showing 60+ to HR for personnel file)
HOW TO APPLY: Qualified applicants must complete an online application and upload the following materials: Letter of application, updated resume including references, transcripts, and copy of license if applicable. Online applications are located on the District's website www.fdschools.org.
Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED. Pre-employment physical, ID, and background check required. Substitutes will have an interview prior to beginning employment. We are here to answer your [email protected] or 515-574-5653.
The Fort Dodge Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. The District does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related condition, or disability. In keeping with the law, the Board considers the veteran status of applicants. Questions or complaints about equal employment opportunity or affirmative action may be directed to the Affirmative Action and EEO Compliance Officer, Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, Fort Dodge Community School District, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, 515-574-5731, [email protected]. The full Nondiscrimination Notice is available at https://www.fdschools.org/page/annual-non-discrimination-statement/.
Rev. 10/2026
Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.



