Special Education Assistant — Student Support & Safety

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

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Teacher Associate to support students under supervision, assisting in classrooms, cafeterias, and corridors. The role includes implementing behavior strategies and helping with health-related tasks under nurse guidance.

This seven-hour daily position offers hourly pay and requires teamwork, reliability, and strong communication to ensure student safety and successful daily activities.

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

• Under the 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 a 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 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 the bus or car.
• Other duties as may be assigned
• Assignments may vary based on building and district needs

Skills

Willingness to take responsibility

Teamwork

Flexibility with teachers

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Supervising students

Professional demeanor

Regular attendance

Job description

The Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Teacher Associate to support students under supervision, assisting in classrooms, cafeterias, and corridors. The role includes implementing behavior strategies and helping with health-related tasks under nurse guidance.

This seven-hour daily position offers hourly pay and requires teamwork, reliability, and strong communication to ensure student safety and successful daily activities.