Special Education Para: Student Support & Behavior Coach

NWU; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $17.26

7-hour workday

Job summary

NWU in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a dedicated school assistant to work with students under professional staff guidance. You will supervise students in classrooms, cafeterias, and hallways, and support health needs and mealtime routines.

The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and positive student relationships, with duties varying by building and district needs. Regular attendance and professional presentation are required.

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.

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 ride the bus with students and work one-to-one to complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure student safety and provide supervision at all times.
• Assist students with health needs under nurse guidance.
• Help prepare educational materials.
• Assist students during mealtime and with personal hygiene.
• Help students get to and from the bus or car.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with assignments varying based on building and district needs.

Skills

Willingness to assume responsibility

Team collaboration

Flexibility with teachers

Oral and written communication

Supervision

Professional representation

Regular attendance

Job description

NWU in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a dedicated school assistant to work with students under professional staff guidance. You will supervise students in classrooms, cafeterias, and hallways, and support health needs and mealtime routines.

The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and positive student relationships, with duties varying by building and district needs. Regular attendance and professional presentation are required.