Special Education Para Professional

About the Employer

Job Summary

Under the 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 a student to complete assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Student supervision required.
• Ensuring student safety is required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Functions

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.

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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear.
• The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches.
• The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items.
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
• 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 will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday.
• The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom, including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc.
• The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

Classification

This is a 7-hour (7) hour per day position at $17.26/hour.

Employment Information

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 but is not limited to 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.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

EEO/Affirmative Action Statement

This job posting is part of our effort to attract a diverse applicant pool and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and promotes inclusivity.