Special Education Para - Wilson Middle School

Cagayan State University; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage shown in job details

Seven-hour workday

Job summary

Cagayan State University is seeking staff to support students with supervision, safety, and educational tasks in classrooms and common areas. The role involves direct student interaction, health assistance under nurse guidance, and collaboration with teachers to maintain a positive learning environment.

The position requires reliability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with attention to confidentiality and professional appearance.

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 effectively 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.

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.