Special Education Para - West Willow

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Special Education Para for West Willow Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This seven-hour-per-day role pays $17.26 per hour and requires two years of post-secondary education or a paraeducator certificate, or a qualifying NCRC score.

The position emphasizes student supervision, health assistance under nurse guidance, and collaboration with teachers. Start date to be determined.

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 supervise students and maintain positive relationships.
• Confidentiality and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups under supervision.
• Assist with student supervision in classroom, cafeteria, halls, etc.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist in transportation of students as needed.
• Support students during meals and personal hygiene.
• Help prepare educational materials and assist in activities.
• Ensure student safety and conduct and communicate professionally.

Skills

Willingness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Independence

Student supervision

Professional demeanor

Attendance

Education

Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate

NCRC assessment test qualification

Job description

Special Education Para - West Willow

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888234

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 1:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• 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

CLASSIFICATION

• Teacher Associates
• Seven hours (7) hours per day
• $17.26/hr
• Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on NCRC assessment test required.

EMPLOYMENT

Start date to be determined

PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• 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.?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• To perform essential functions successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom, including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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