Special Education Para - Johnson

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,616 - 27,938; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking Teacher Associates to work with students in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Responsibilities include individual support, classroom supervision, and implementing behavior strategies. This part-time position requires strong communication skills and a two-year post-secondary education or Paraeducator certificate.

The role does not commence until the 2026-2027 school year, with detailed positional duties depending on district needs. Ideal candidates must exhibit flexibility and a willingness to collaborate.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise students positively.
• Ability to adapt to classroom needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with students under staff direction.
• Supervise students in various school settings.
• Assist with health needs under nurse guidance.

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

Effective supervision of students

Education

Two-year post-secondary education or Paraeducator certificate

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District – Johnson Elementary School (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)

Job Description

• Work with students individually or in group settings under direction of professional staff.
• Assist with supervision of students in classroom, cafeteria, halls, and other school areas.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May include riding the bus with students.
• May include working one‑to‑one with students to complete assigned tasks.
• Student supervision and ensuring student safety are required.
• Assist students with necessary health assistance under guidance of nurses.
• Assist in preparation of materials used in the educational process.
• Assist students at mealtime and in personal hygiene areas.
• Help get students to and from bus or car.
• Assignments may vary based on building and district needs; other duties may be assigned.

Classification

• Teacher Associates
• Seven hours (7) per day
• $17.26 per hour
• Two‑year post‑secondary education or Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on NCRC assessment test required.

Employment

• Position will not start until the 2026‑2027 school year.
• Start date to be determined.

Preparation, Experience, 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.

Essential Functions

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• To perform essential functions successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below represent the key knowledge, skill, and 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 frequently stands, walks, uses hands and fingers to handle objects, talks and hears. 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, bends or twists at the neck and trunk more than the average person. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet (e.g., curriculum materials, desks, chairs, boxes). The employee sometimes pushes or pulls items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers and written materials.

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