Special Education Para - McKinley

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a Special Education Para at McKinley Middle School. The role involves supporting students individually or in small groups under professional supervision, assisting with supervision, meal times, personal care, and health-related tasks as directed by nurses. A strong teamwork attitude and consistent attendance are essential.

Seven hours per day at $17.26 per hour. Start date to be determined. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings or paraeducator roles.
• Ability to work with students individually or in groups.
• Must be able to supervise students and assist during meals and transit.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, work with students individually or in groups.
• Assist with student supervision in classrooms, cafeteria, halls.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May ride the bus with students or work one-to-one on tasks.
• Assist with health-related needs under nurse guidance.
• Prepare materials used in the educational process.
• Assist students at mealtimes and with personal hygiene.
• Help transportation to bus or car; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to assume responsibility

Ability to work well with others

Flexible with teachers

Good oral and written communication

Ability to work independently

Supervise students

Professional conduct and dress

Regular attendance

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District McKinley Middle School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Special Education Para - McKinley

Cedar Rapids Community School District McKinley Middle School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907574
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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 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 the 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
EMPLOYMENT
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, which includes but is not limited to 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, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) 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.
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 information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
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.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Equal Opportunity Employer

The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

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