Special Education Para — Student Support & Safety

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

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District Johnson Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a paraeducator to support students in and around classrooms and help maintain a positive learning environment.

The role includes supervising students, assisting with health needs under nurses' guidance, preparing educational materials, and helping during meals and transport to buses or cars. Strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility with teachers are essential.

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 professionally, including confidentiality and dress.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in group settings under professional staff direction.
• Assist with supervision of students in classroom, cafeteria, and halls.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May include riding the bus with students.
• May include working one to one with students to complete tasks.
• Student supervision required.
• Assist students with health assistance under nurses' guidance.
• Assist in preparation of educational materials.
• 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.

Skills

Responsibility

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication skills

Independent work

Student supervision

Professionalism

Education

Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District Johnson Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking a paraeducator to support students in and around classrooms and help maintain a positive learning environment.

The role includes supervising students, assisting with health needs under nurses' guidance, preparing educational materials, and helping during meals and transport to buses or cars. Strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility with teachers are essential.