Special Education Para: Student Support & Safety Advocate

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

Job summary

HTU is seeking a Teacher Associate to support students with supervision, health needs, and daily activities across classrooms and common areas. You will assist with materials, help students reach buses, and work under licensed staff to maintain a safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate reliability, teamwork, clear communication, and professional conduct. The role features a seven-hour workday at an hourly wage of $17.26, with indoor duties and occasional outdoor supervision as

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others and flexibility in collaborating with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective student supervision skills while maintaining positive relationships.
• Professional representation of the school, including confidentiality and appropriate 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 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 buses or cars.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with assignments varying based on building and district needs.

Skills

Willingness to assume responsibility

Team collaboration

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Student supervision

Confidentiality and professional dress

Regular attendance

Job description

HTU is seeking a Teacher Associate to support students with supervision, health needs, and daily activities across classrooms and common areas. You will assist with materials, help students reach buses, and work under licensed staff to maintain a safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate reliability, teamwork, clear communication, and professional conduct. The role features a seven-hour workday at an hourly wage of $17.26, with indoor duties and occasional outdoor supervision as