Special Education Para - Wright

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,616 - 27,938; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Special Education Para to support students individually and in groups. Responsibilities include supervising students in various settings, implementing behavior management strategies, and assisting with health-related tasks under supervision.

The position demands good communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers. The role operates for seven hours each day with a pay rate of $17.26/hr and will start with the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in group settings.
• Assist with supervision of students in various settings.
• Implement behavior management strategies.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Willingness to assume responsibility

Flexibility in working with classroom teachers

Ability to work independently

Supervising students effectively

Job description

Special Education Para - Wright

Responsibilities

• 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.

Employment

Position will start with the 2026-2027 school year. 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 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. Reasonable accommodations 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 for individuals with disabilities. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, talk and hear, squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward 0 to 24 inches (occasionally up to 36 inches). The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee often bends or twists at the neck and trunk. 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 may also push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required 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 is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may extend beyond the typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom, including desks, on or near the floor, standing, moving while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will also work outdoors when supervising students outside the classroom.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.