Special Education Para - Student Support Aide

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Special Education Para for Grant Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves assisting with student supervision, implementing behavior strategies, and supporting health needs under nurse guidance, with potential bus transportation duties.

Start date for the 2026-2027 school year is to be determined. Applicants must have two years of post-secondary education or a Paraeducator certificate or meet the NCRC assessment qualifying

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on NCRCassessment test

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Special Education Para for Grant Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves assisting with student supervision, implementing behavior strategies, and supporting health needs under nurse guidance, with potential bus transportation duties.

Start date for the 2026-2027 school year is to be determined. Applicants must have two years of post-secondary education or a Paraeducator certificate or meet the NCRC assessment qualifying