Special Education Para - Polk

HTU; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven-hour workday

Job summary

HTU in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a dedicated school assistant to support students under professional supervision. You will work with students individually or in groups, supervise in classrooms, cafeteria, and hallways, and help implement behavior management strategies for a positive learning environment.

You may ride the bus with students, assist with health-related duties under nurse guidance, support during mealtimes and personal care, and help students travel to and from transportation.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining positive relationships.
• Professional representation of the school, including confidentiality, communication, and dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff.
• Assist with supervision of students in classrooms, cafeteria, halls, and other areas.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May include riding the bus with students and working one-to-one to complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure student safety and provide necessary health assistance under nurse guidance.
• Assist students at mealtime and with personal hygiene.
• Help students get to and from bus or car.
• Prepare materials used in the educational process.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with assignments varying based on building and district needs.

Skills

Responsibility

Teamwork

Independence

Flexibility

Communication

Professionalism

Attendance

Supervision

Confidentiality

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work with students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff.
• Assist with supervision of students in classrooms, cafeteria, halls, and other areas.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May include riding the bus with students and working one-to-one to complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure student safety and provide necessary health assistance under nurse guidance.
• Assist students at mealtime and with personal hygiene.
• Help students get to and from bus or car.
• Prepare materials used in the educational process.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with assignments varying based on building and district needs.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining positive relationships.
• Professional representation of the school, including confidentiality, communication, and dress.
• Regular attendance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage of $17.26.
• Seven-hour workday.