Special Education Para - Grant Wood Elementary

Shine BrightX LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Teacher Associate to support students under professional staff supervision. You will assist with daily activities, supervision, safety, and educational material preparation.

This role requires strong teamwork, reliable attendance, and good communication. Work hours are seven per day in a school setting with on-site duties and patient, respectful interactions with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Two years post-secondary education or paraeducator cert.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining positive relationships.
• Professional representation of the school, including confidentiality and appropriate dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff.
• Assist with supervision of students in classrooms, cafeteria, halls, and other areas.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May include riding the bus with students and working one-to-one to complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure student safety and provide necessary health assistance under nurse guidance.
• Assist students at mealtime and with personal hygiene.
• Help students get to and from bus or car.
• Assist in preparation of educational materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with assignments varying based on building and district needs.

Skills

Two years post-secondary education or证

Willingness to assume responsibility

Ability to work well with others and独立

Flexibility with classroom teachers

Good oral and written communication

Ability to supervise students with POS

Professional representation of the sch

Regular attendance

Education

Two years post-secondary education or paraeducator cert

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work with students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff.


• Assist with supervision of students in classrooms, cafeteria, halls, and other areas.


• Implement behavior management strategies.


• May include riding the bus with students and working one-to-one to complete assigned tasks.


• Ensure student safety and provide necessary health assistance under nurse guidance.


• Assist students at mealtime and with personal hygiene.


• Help students get to and from bus or car.


• Assist in preparation of educational materials.


• Perform other duties as assigned, with assignments varying based on building and district needs.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Two years post-secondary education, Paraeducator certificate, or qualifying score on NCRC assessment test.


• Willingness to assume responsibility.


• Ability to work well with others and independently.


• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining positive relationships.


• Professional representation of the school, including confidentiality and appropriate dress.


• Regular attendance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage of $17.26.


• Seven-hour workday.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Work environment is usually quiet, with some outdoor supervision duties.


• Work hours may extend beyond typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedule.


• Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling items.


• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Employment Details

• Position classified as Teacher Associate.


• Employment begins in the 2026-2027 school year; exact start date to be determined.