Special Education Para - Maple Grove

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Cedar Rapids seeks a Teacher Associate to support student supervision and assist in various educational and health-related tasks. The role requires effective communication and the ability to work independently with students.

The position offers $17.26 per hour for seven hours a day, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must have a two-year postsecondary education and a Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on the NCRC assessment test.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in various settings.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist in student health and hygiene tasks.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Flexibility in working with classroom teachers

Ability to effectively supervise students

Education

Two-year postsecondary education

Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on the NCRC assessment test

Job description

Principal Duties

• Under direction of professional staff, work with students individually or in group settings.
• Assist with supervision of students in the classroom, cafeteria, halls, and other school areas.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist students with health assistance under the guidance of 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 buses or cars.
• Work one‑to‑one with students to complete assigned tasks.
• Provide student supervision and ensure student safety.
• Assist with riding the bus with students, if required.
• Other duties may be assigned, varying based on building and district needs.
• Regular attendance is required.

Classification

Teacher Associates – Seven hours per day – $17.26 per hour – Two‑year postsecondary education, Paraeducator certificate, or qualifying score on the 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 positive relationships.
• Capability of representing the school professionally, including confidentiality, communication 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, 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 or 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 or 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.