Special Education Paraeducator

About the Employer

Job Summary

Work with students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff. Assist with supervision of students and implement behavior management strategies.

- Work with Students

• Work with students individually or in group settings to complete assigned tasks and activities.
• Supervise students in classroom, cafeteria, halls, etc., ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Implement behavior management strategies to support student success and promote positive behaviors.
• May include riding the bus with students and working one-to-one with students to complete assigned tasks.

- Classroom Support

• Assist students with necessary health assistance under the guidance of nurses.
• Assist in the preparation of materials used in the educational process.
• Assist students at mealtime and in personal hygiene areas.
• Help get students to and from bus or car.

- General Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned based on building and district needs.
• May include additional responsibilities as determined by school administrators.

Education

• Two-year post-secondary education or Paraeducator Certificate or qualifying score on NCRC Assessment Test required.

- Communication Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills necessary for effective collaboration with staff, parents, and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

- Supervision and Management

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers and other support staff.
• Ability to represent the school in a professional manner, including maintaining confidentiality and communicating effectively with parents and students.

- Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, talk, and hear.
• Squat, stoop, or kneel frequently; reach above 24 inches occasionally up to 36 inches.
• Continuously use hand strength to grasp items.
• Frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than average.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0-12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet.

- Working Environment

• Quiet work environment with occasional noise and distractions.
• Professional working hours that may require extending beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday.
• Indoor temperatures but may work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

Essential Functions

To perform essential functions successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

This job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

Cedar Rapids Community School District

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.

Application Instructions

We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online at our website or contact Human Resources for more information.