Impactful SPED Para — 7-Hour School Support

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

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District - Nixon Elementary in Hiawatha, IA seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students under the supervision of licensed staff. The role includes supervising students, assisting with health needs under nurses, and helping with classroom tasks and materials.

The position requires two years postsecondary education or Paraeducator certificate and includes seven hours per day at $17.26/hour. Start date for 2025-2026 school year; apply through Teach Iowa.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to supervise students while maintaining positive relationships.
• Represent the school professionally including confidentiality and dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups under direction of professional staff.
• Assist with supervision of students in classroom, cafeteria, halls, etc.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist students with health assistance under nurses.
• Prepare educational materials.
• Assist students at mealtime and in personal hygiene areas.
• Help students get to and from bus or car.
• Other duties as assigned; assignments vary by building and district needs.

Skills

Responsibility

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Independence

Professionalism

Attendance

Education

Two-year postsecondary education or Paraeducator certificate

NCRC assessment score

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District - Nixon Elementary in Hiawatha, IA seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students under the supervision of licensed staff. The role includes supervising students, assisting with health needs under nurses, and helping with classroom tasks and materials.

The position requires two years postsecondary education or Paraeducator certificate and includes seven hours per day at $17.26/hour. Start date for 2025-2026 school year; apply through Teach Iowa.