Special Education Support Para — Student Care & Safety

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

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a paraeducator/teacher associate to support students under professional staff supervision. The role includes supervising students in classrooms and common areas, implementing behavior strategies, and assisting with health needs with nurse guidance.

Responsibilities also cover preparing materials, helping at mealtime, aiding personal hygiene, and assisting with bus or car transport.

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.
• Capable of representing the school professionally, including confidentiality and dress.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups under professional staff guidance.
• Assist with supervision of students in classroom, cafeteria, halls, etc.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Assist students with health needs under nurse guidance.
• Prepare instructional materials for activities.
• Assist students at mealtime and in personal hygiene areas.
• Help students travel to and from bus or car.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Responsibility

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Independence

Student supervision

Professionalism

Attendance

Education

Two-year postsecondary education

Paraeducator certificate

NCRC assessment score

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a paraeducator/teacher associate to support students under professional staff supervision. The role includes supervising students in classrooms and common areas, implementing behavior strategies, and assisting with health needs with nurse guidance.

Responsibilities also cover preparing materials, helping at mealtime, aiding personal hygiene, and assisting with bus or car transport.