Special Education Para: Student Support & Supervision

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 5,200 - 7,400; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District invites applications for a Special Education Para at Cedar River Academy in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 7-hour day position pays $17.26 per hour and requires two years of post-secondary education or a Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on the NCRC test.

The role includes assisting students, supervising in multiple settings, and supporting health and instructional tasks under professional staff supervision.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District invites applications for a Special Education Para at Cedar River Academy in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 7-hour day position pays $17.26 per hour and requires two years of post-secondary education or a Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on the NCRC test.

The role includes assisting students, supervising in multiple settings, and supporting health and instructional tasks under professional staff supervision.