Special Education Para - Wilson Middle School

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

Job summary

LPU Batangas is seeking a dedicated paraeducator in Cedar Rapids, IA to support students under professional supervision. You will assist in classrooms, supervise breaks, and help with health needs while following behavior plans and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates demonstrate reliability, flexibility with teachers, and strong communication. The role often requires attending to students during meals and transportation duties, with an emphasis on confidentiality and professional presentation.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise students while maintaining positive relationships.
• Professional representation of the school, including confidentiality, communication, and 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 ride the bus with students and work one-to-one to complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure student safety and provide supervision 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 the bus or car.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with assignments varying based on building and district needs.

Skills

Take responsibility

Teamwork

Independence

Flexibility

Communication skills

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 ride the bus with students and work one-to-one to complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure student safety and provide supervision 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 the bus or car.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with assignments varying based on building and district needs.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining positive relationships.
• Professional representation of the school, including confidentiality, communication, and 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 push/pull items like tables and carts.
• Work occurs mostly indoors with some outdoor supervision duties.
• Noise level is usually quiet.
• Work hours may extend beyond typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedule.