Special Education Aide — Student Support & Safety

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,616 - 27,938; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District Polk Alternative Education Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Special Education Para to support students under teacher supervision. The role includes assisting with individual and small-group work, supervising students, health assistance, and preparing instructional materials.

The position requires good communication, teamwork, reliability, and professionalism; duties may include bus supervision, meal support, and occasional classroom tasks beyond

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 effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.
• Capable of representing the school in a professional manner, which includes but is not limited to confidentiality, communication skills, and dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups under supervision.
• Assist with supervision in 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.
• Student supervision required.
• Ensuring student safety is required.
• Assist students with the necessary health assistance under the guidance of the nurses.
• Assist in the preparation of materials used in the educational process.
• Assist students at mealtime.
• Assist students in personal hygiene areas.
• Help get students to and from bus or car.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Assignments may vary based on building and district needs

Skills

Responsibility

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Independence

Supervision

Professionalism

Attendance

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District Polk Alternative Education Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Special Education Para to support students under teacher supervision. The role includes assisting with individual and small-group work, supervising students, health assistance, and preparing instructional materials.

The position requires good communication, teamwork, reliability, and professionalism; duties may include bus supervision, meal support, and occasional classroom tasks beyond