Empowering Special Education Para

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Teacher Associate for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting with supervision, supporting students under guidance of professional staff, and implementing behavior strategies in various settings such as classroom and cafeteria.

Requires two years postsecondary education or a Paraeducator certificate or qualifying NCRC score. Start date is for the 2026-2027 school year, with a seven-hour workday and a pay rate of $17.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexibility in collaborating with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Able to supervise students and maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of professional staff work with students individually or in group settings.
• Assist with supervision of students (classroom, cafeteria, halls, etc.).
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May include riding the bus with students.
• May include working one to one with student to complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Flexibility

Professionalism

Education

Two-year postsecondary or Paraeducator cert

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Teacher Associate for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting with supervision, supporting students under guidance of professional staff, and implementing behavior strategies in various settings such as classroom and cafeteria.

Requires two years postsecondary education or a Paraeducator certificate or qualifying NCRC score. Start date is for the 2026-2027 school year, with a seven-hour workday and a pay rate of $17.26 per hour.