Special Education Assistant: Student Support & Safety

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Special Education Para at Grant Wood Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IA to support students under the supervision of licensed staff.

Responsibilities include working with students individually or in small groups, assisting with behavior management, preparing instructional materials, supervising during meals and arrival/dismissal, and supporting health needs as directed by nurses.

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 confidentiality, communication skills, and dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups under supervision.
• Assist with supervision in classrooms, 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Assist students with the necessary health assistance under the guidance of 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

Student supervision

Professional conduct

Attendance

Education

Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on NCRC assessment test

Job description

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Special Education Para at Grant Wood Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IA to support students under the supervision of licensed staff.

Responsibilities include working with students individually or in small groups, assisting with behavior management, preparing instructional materials, supervising during meals and arrival/dismissal, and supporting health needs as directed by nurses.