Early Learning Special Education - Wright

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District Wright Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking an Early Learning Special Education paraprofessional to supervise and support preschool students in small groups or one-on-one settings. The role involves monitoring learning and behavior and assisting with health and self-care tasks.

Requires at least 12 credit hours in early childhood education, a current CDA credential, and pediatric first aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 credit hours in early childhood education and a current CDA credential.
• Two years postsecondary education or a Paraeducator certificate.
• Must obtain pediatric first aid and CPR.
• Ability to work with preschool age children and supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students.
• Work with students individually or in groups under supervision.
• Monitor students' learning and behaviors.
• Be available for health, toileting, behavior, and self-help needs.
• Attend district workshops and trainings to learn about early childhood education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Early childhood education

CDA credential

Postsecondary education

Paraeducator certificate

Pediatric first aid & CPR

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Flexibility

Oral & written communication

Education

12 credit hours in early childhood education

CDA credential

Two years postsecondary education

Paraeducator certificate

Job description

Early Learning Special Education - Wright

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Job Details

Job ID: 5880899

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

• 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.

Essential Functions

To perform essential functions successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 position. 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

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