Special Education Para - Harding Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Para for Harding Middle School in Cedar Rapids. In this full-time position, you will assist students individually and in groups under the guidance of the professional staff, ensuring their safety and well-being.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. This role offers a chance to make a positive impact on student lives.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility and work well with others.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly with classroom teachers.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups under professional staff direction.
• Assist with student supervision in various settings.
• Implement behavior management strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Independence

Teamwork

Responsibility

Job description

Special Education Para - Harding Middle School

Location: Cedar Rapids Community School District, Harding Middle School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Job Type: Full-time Teacher Associate, 7 hours per day, $17.26/hr. Start date to be determined.

Principal Duties

• 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 necessary health assistance under the guidance of the nurses.
• Assist in 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.
• Assignments may vary based on building and district needs.

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

Essential Functions

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• To perform essential functions successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; the requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls, talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet, and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom, including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

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.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]