Special Education Para - Washington High School

Special Education Para
- Washington High School

Cedar Rapids Community School District Washington High School
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa

This position will not start until the  School Year. Start Date to be determined.

• Work with students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff.
• Assist with supervision of students (classroom, cafeteria, halls, etc.).
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• May include riding the bus with students.
• May include one‑to‑one work with a student to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist students with health assistance under the guidance of the 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 the bus or car.
• Other duties may be assigned; assignments may vary based on building and district needs.

• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship.
• Represent the school in a professional manner, including confidentiality, communication skills, and dress.

The employee must frequently stand, walk, squat, stoop, kneel, reach up to 36 inches, use hand strength to grasp items, lift up to 50 pounds 0‑12 feet, and occasionally up to 20 feet. Vision, hearing, and coordination are required.

The work environment is generally quiet indoors but may include outdoor supervision. The position requires professional working hours, possibly beyond 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and involves moving between classrooms, desks, outdoor areas, and supervision of indoor and outdoor activities.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Job Posted:
  Jun 25, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)
• Position Type:
  Full‑time
• Job Category:
  Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA, Special Education >
  Special Education Assistant
• Classification:
  Teacher Associates, 7 hours per day, $17.26/hr

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.

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
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• Email: human resources