Special Education Aide — 7-Hour Day, Support & Safety

HTU; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an assistant role focused on direct student support under professional staff. You will supervise students in multiple settings, support health-related tasks under nurse guidance, and help with classroom materials and bus duties.

The position requires teamwork, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality and professional appearance. Regular attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work with others and collaborate.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective student supervision while building positive relationships.
• Professional representation of the school and confidentiality.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups under staff direction.
• Assist with supervision in classrooms, cafeterias, halls, and other areas.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Ride the bus with students when required.
• Support one-to-one tasks and prep educational materials.
• Ensure student safety and supervision at all times.
• Assist with health needs under nurse guidance.
• Assist students to and from buses or cars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Hours may extend beyond typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedules.

Skills

Responsibility

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Supervision

Professionalism

Attendance

Job description

HTU in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an assistant role focused on direct student support under professional staff. You will supervise students in multiple settings, support health-related tasks under nurse guidance, and help with classroom materials and bus duties.

The position requires teamwork, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality and professional appearance. Regular attendance is essential.