Special Education Para - Kenwood

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, seeks a Teacher Associate to assist with student supervision and educational support. The role begins in the 2026-2027 school year, offering a salary of $17.26/hr for seven hours per day.

Essential qualities include good communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well with others, alongside appropriate educational qualifications. Join us in fostering a supportive learning environment!

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of students in various settings.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist students with health, hygiene, and educational tasks.

Skills

Responsibility

Communication Skills

Independence

Flexibility

Education

Two-year postsecondary education, Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on NCRC assessment test

Job description

Kenwood Elementary School – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Assignments may vary based on building and district needs.

Classification

• Teacher Associates
• Seven hours (7) hours per day
• $17.26/hr
• Two-year postsecondary education, Paraeducator certificate, or qualifying score on NCRC assessment test required.

Employment

Position will commence in 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.
• Regular attendance.

Essential Functions

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for persons with disabilities.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, and talk and hear. The employee must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee uses hand strength to grasp items and frequently bends or twists at the neck and trunk. The employee must lift or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet (curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes). The employee may push or pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and color vision.

Working Environment

The work environment is usually quiet. The position requires professional working hours that may extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in various classroom areas, including desks, floor, and outdoors while supervising students. The noise level is generally quiet. Indoor temperatures are used, but the employee may 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.