Special Education Para - McKinley

Cedar Rapids Community School District, McKinley Middle School – Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Position also listed on Teach Iowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs.

Job : 5496691
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 13, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Principal Duties

• Under 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.
• Student supervision required.
• Ensuring student safety is required.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Assist students with necessary health assistance under the guidance of the nurses direitos.
• Assist in the preparation of materials used in the educational process.
• Assist students at mealtime.
• Assist students in personal hygiene areas.
• Help get students to and from the bus or car.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Assignments may vary based on building and district needs.

Teacher Associates – Seven hours (7 hours per day)

Start Date:

To be determined.

• 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, including confidentiality, communication skills, and appropriate dress.
• Regular attendance.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• To perform essential functions successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made జరిగి విధంగా.

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. Frequently required standing, walking, use of hands and fingers, talking, hearing, squatting, stooping or kneeling, reaching above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches.

Continuous use of hand strength to grasp items. Frequent bending or twisting at the neck and trunk. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds over 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet. Specific vision abilities required include closeлес vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

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 at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc արդյուն. Employee usually works indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is not a religious institution. 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. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Position Type:
Full-time
Job Categories:
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Paraprofessional / IA;
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Special Education Assistant

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