Special Education Para - Maple Grove

Cedar Rapids Community School District • Maple Grove, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Para works under the direction of professional staff with students individually or in groups. The para supports student learning, supervision, safety, behavior management, health assistance, and daily activities. Assignments may vary according to building and district needs. The position is classified as Teacher Associates and is seven hours per day, at $17.26 per hour. The position is expected to begin during the 2026–2027 school year; the start date is to be determined.

The role requires professional conduct, regular attendance, effective communication, independent work, flexibility with classroom teachers, and the ability to build positive relationships while supervising students. The employee must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

The position involves frequent standing, walking, handling objects, talking, hearing, squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and twisting. Employees frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, sometimes push or pull items, and may work in different parts of classrooms and outdoors while supervising activities. The work environment is usually quiet, with indoor work in typical temperatures and outdoor work when supervising students. Professional working hours may extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday.

Requirements

• Two years of post-secondary education, a Paraeducator certificate, or a qualifying score on the NCRC assessment test.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others and work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining positive relationships with them.
• Ability to represent the school professionally, including maintaining confidentiality and appropriate communication and dress.
• Regular attendance.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as needed.
• Frequently stand, walk, handle objects, talk, hear, squat, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, and twist.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds; sometimes push or pull items.
• Vision abilities including close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups under the direction of professional staff.
• Supervise students in settings such as classrooms, cafeterias, and hallways, maintaining student safety.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May ride the bus with students and may work one-to-one with a student to complete assigned tasks.
• Provide necessary health assistance to students under the guidance of nurses.
• Prepare materials used in the educational process.
• Assist students at mealtime and in personal hygiene areas.
• Help students get to and from a bus or car.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree