Special Education Para - Taft Middle School

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

Job summary

LPU Batangas is seeking a Teacher Associate to support students in classrooms and daily activities in a school setting. You will supervise students, implement behavior strategies, and assist with health-related tasks under licensed nurse guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, professional discretion, and maintaining a safe, respectful environment. Strong reliability and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others and collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective student supervision skills with positive relationships.
• Professional representation of the school including confidentiality and appropriate dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in group settings under professional staff supervision.
• 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 on 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, varying by building and district needs.

Skills

Responsibility

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Supervision

Confidentiality

Attendance

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• 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.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage of $17.26.
• Seven-hour workday.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 20 feet.
• Use of hand strength to grasp items and perform tasks.
• Work occurs mostly indoors with some outdoor supervision duties.
• Noise level usually quiet; work hours may extend beyond typical 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Employment Details

• Classification: Teacher Associate.
• Start date to be determined.