Special Education Para - Grant Wood Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Teacher Associate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves working closely with students, assisting with their supervision in various settings, implementing behavior strategies, and providing necessary health assistance under guidance.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, the ability to work independently with students, and a commitment to student safety. A two-year post-secondary education or Paraeducator certificate is required. Join our team for the 2026-2027 school year!

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist students’ supervision in various settings.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist students with necessary health assistance.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Willingness to assume responsibility

Flexibility in working with classroom teachers

Ability to work independently

Education

Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate

Job description

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• 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.
• 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 bus or car.
• Assigned duties may vary based on building and district needs.

Classification

Teacher Associates

Seven hours (7) hours per day

$17.26/hr

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

Employment

Position will start during the 2026-2027 school year.

Start date to be determined.

Preparation, Experience, and Skills

• 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.

Essential Functions

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• This role requires the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, talk and hear; squat, stoop, kneel; reach above head; lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull items; requires close vision and color vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

Quiet noise level; requires professional working hours, potentially beyond 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; works indoor and outdoor; supervision of students in varied settings.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position; additional duties may be assigned.