Special Education Paraeducator - Student Support & Safety

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Teacher Associate to support students under supervision of licensed staff. You will assist with individual and small-group work, help with meals, hygiene, and classroom materials, and reinforce behavior strategies in a busy school setting.

This role requires a two-year post-secondary education or a paraeducator certificate or qualifying NCRC score, strong communication skills, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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 but is not limited to confidentiality, communication skills, and dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• To perform essential functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Willingness to assume responsibility

Team collaboration

Flexible with classroom teachers

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Student supervision

Professionalism and confidentiality

Regular attendance

Education

Two year post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on NCRC

Job description

The Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Teacher Associate to support students under supervision of licensed staff. You will assist with individual and small-group work, help with meals, hygiene, and classroom materials, and reinforce behavior strategies in a busy school setting.

This role requires a two-year post-secondary education or a paraeducator certificate or qualifying NCRC score, strong communication skills, and reliability.