Special Education Para — Empower Student Success & Safety

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Teacher Associate to support students under professional staff guidance. This role involves supervision, health assistance coordination with nurses, and helping prepare educational materials, with emphasis on safety and positive student relations.

Seven-hour day, $17.26 per hour, two-year post-secondary education or paraeducator cert required; start date for 2026-2027; assignments vary by building and district needs; strong communication and

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.
• Capable of representing the school in a professional manner, including confidentiality, communication and dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Under 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 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

Willingness to assume responsibility

Ability to work well with others

Flexibility in working with classroom

Good oral and written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to supervise students

Representing the school professionally

Regular attendance

Education

Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate or NCRC

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Teacher Associate to support students under professional staff guidance. This role involves supervision, health assistance coordination with nurses, and helping prepare educational materials, with emphasis on safety and positive student relations.

Seven-hour day, $17.26 per hour, two-year post-secondary education or paraeducator cert required; start date for 2026-2027; assignments vary by building and district needs; strong communication and