Special Education Para - Harrison @ Madision Elementary

Cedar Rapids Community School District • Harrison, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Para works under the direction of professional staff to support students individually and in group settings. The position assists with student supervision and safety throughout the school, implements behavior management strategies, and may involve one-to-one support, riding the bus with students, and helping students complete assigned tasks. Assignments may vary according to building and district needs.

The paraprofessional also supports students with health-related assistance under nurses’ guidance, prepares educational materials, assists students at mealtime and with personal hygiene, and helps students travel to and from buses or cars. Other duties may be assigned. The position is classified as Teacher Associates, is seven hours per day, and pays $17.26 per hour. The position will not start until the 2026–2027 school year; the start date is to be determined.

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

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff.
• Supervise students in classrooms, cafeterias, hallways, and other settings, and ensure 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.
• Assist students with necessary health assistance under the guidance of nurses.
• Assist in preparing materials used in the educational process.
• Assist students at mealtime and in personal hygiene areas.
• Help students get to and from buses or cars.
• Perform other duties as assigned; assignments may vary based on building and district needs.

What This Job Offers

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