Special Education Paraeducator- Holmes (3 positions available)

Young World Physical Education; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Special Education Paraeducator for Holmes Jr. High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The role involves providing support to students, assisting in daily activities, and creating a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and skills in communication and organization. Responsibilities include classroom assistance and supervision of students. Contact Jeremy Jones, Principal, for more information.

Qualifications

• Not required, but prior related work is beneficial.
• Calm under pressure and organized.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom assistance and support to students.
• Supervise students in various settings.
• Assist with daily living activities for students with special needs.

Skills

oral/written communications

listening

clear instruction

basic PC use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education (associate’s) or CDA

Job description

Special Education Paraeducator - Holmes (3 positions available)

Cedar Falls Community Schools, Holmes Jr. High School – Cedar Falls, Iowa

Job ID: 5770397
Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (EST)
Posted: Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description

Basic Function: The para‑educator provides instructional and other services to children, youth and their parents or guardians. The position supports creating a safe, positive learning environment; student development across intellectual, physical, social, emotional, behavioral domains; positive relationships; technology integration; and exposure to professional role models.

Responsibilities performed under the direction of licensed staff include:

• Classroom assistance: prepare instructional materials, correct student work, record grades, monitor progress, assist individual students or small groups, maintain bulletin boards, and maintain classroom environment.
• Supervision: supervise students in lunchrooms, playgrounds, study halls, bus areas, field trips and other assigned locations.
• Special Needs: work with students with IEPs, IHPs, 504 plans, physical disabilities, or ELLs.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL): assist with dietary, toileting, diapering and hygiene needs.
• Office functions: clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, filing, bookkeeping, etc.
• Media assistance: assist media staff with library and AEA library functions.
• Other duties: participate in professional development and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: Not required, but prior related work is beneficial.
• Skills: oral/written communications; listening; clear instruction; basic PC use.
• Knowledge: (none specified)
• Abilities: calm under pressure; organized; maintain confidentiality; tactful; self‑confidence in others; dependable; de‑escalate emotionally/physically charged situations; follow directions; collaborate; build positive relationships; empathetic; good judgment.
• Licenses/Certificates/Bonding: high school diploma or equivalent; post‑secondary education (associate’s) or CDA may be required in some circumstances.

Position Type

Part‑time

Job Requirements

• High school / trade school degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jeremy Jones, Principal
• Holmes Jr High School
• Email: [e-mail]