Early Learning Special Education - Johnson

Cedar Rapids Community School District; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District Johnson Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, seeks an Early Learning Special Education Assistant to support preschoolers under the supervision of licensed staff. The role focuses on supervising students, assisting with learning in small groups, and aiding health and daily care as needed.

Candidates should have 12 credit hours in early childhood education, a current CDA credential, and CPR/First Aid training.

Qualifications

• .Must have at least 12 credit hours in early childhood education, a current CDA credential, two years post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate.
• .Required to obtain pediatric first aid and CPR.
• .Good oral and written communication skills.
• .Enjoy working with preschool age children.
• .Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.
• .Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• .Ability to work independently.
• .Willingness to assume responsibility.
• .Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students.
• Work with students individually or in group settings.
• Consistently monitor student's learning and behaviors.
• Be available for health, toileting, behavior, and self-help needs.
• Attend district workshops and trainings to continue learning about Early Childhood Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Independence

Preschool experience

Supervision of students

Willingness to assume responsibility

Education

12 credit hours in early childhood education

CDA credential (current)

Two years post-secondary education or Paraeducator certificate

Pediatric first aid and CPR certification

Job description

Early Learning Special Education - Johnson

Cedar Rapids Community School District Johnson Elementary School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5937213
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 23, 2026 3:19 PM (UTC)

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Supervise students.
• Under the direction of professional staff work with students individually or in group settings.
• Consistently monitor student's learning and behaviors.
• Be available for any student need including health, toileting, behavior, and self help skills.
• To attend district workshops and trainings in order to continue learning about Early Childhood Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION

• Teacher Associates
• Seven hours and thirty minutes (7.5) per day
• 4 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• $17.26/hr

EMPLOYMENT DATE

• Start date to be determined

PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Must have at least 12 credit hours in early childhood education, a current CDA credential, two years post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate.
• Required to obtain pediatric first aid and CPR.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoy working with preschool age children.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.

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 curriculum materials, 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 ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment 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 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. 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. The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]