Special Education Para - Wilson Middle School

HTU; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking staff to work with students under professional supervision. You will supervise in classrooms, cafeterias, halls, and assist with behavior management and health-related tasks under nurse guidance.

The role includes helping with mealtime, personal hygiene, transportation, and educational material preparation. The position requires flexibility, strong teamwork with teachers, clear communication, and reliable attendance.

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 while maintaining positive relationships.
• Professional representation including confidentiality and appropriate dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups under professional staff direction.
• Assist with supervision in classrooms, cafeteria, halls, and other areas.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May ride the bus with students and assist with tasks.
• Ensure student safety and supervision at all times.
• Assist with health needs under nurse guidance.
• 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, varying by building and district needs.

Skills

Student supervision

Communication skills

Collaboration with teachers

Independent work

Professional presentation

Regular 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 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, communication, and appropriate dress.
• Regular attendance.

Compensation & Benefits

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