Special Education Para | Student Support Aide

Cedar Rapids Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Teacher Associate at Wright Elementary School to support students in daily instructional activities and supervision. The role assists with classroom tasks, behavior management, and student safety under the direction of licensed staff.

The position requires two years of post-secondary education or a Paraeducator certificate and may involve bus duty, meal assistance, and health-related support as needed.

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 supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship.
• Capable of representing the school professionally including confidentiality and dress.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist students with health assistance under guidance of nurses.
• Assist in 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.
• Assignments may vary based on building and district needs

Skills

Willingness to assume responsibility

Ability to work well with others

Flexibility in working with classroom

Good oral and written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to supervise students

Professional representation and dress

Education

Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate or NCRC

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Teacher Associate at Wright Elementary School to support students in daily instructional activities and supervision. The role assists with classroom tasks, behavior management, and student safety under the direction of licensed staff.

The position requires two years of post-secondary education or a Paraeducator certificate and may involve bus duty, meal assistance, and health-related support as needed.